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02-05-14, 10:29 PM

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Sloppy Shifter

So I have a '88 RX7 GXL with a very sloppy shifter. It shifts into gears fine, when I can find the right spot to get it into gear, but when in gear the shifter will wobble and move in all directions for all gears.

Is this a shifter bushing issue?

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02-05-14, 10:47 PM

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Yep..bushings.
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02-05-14, 11:03 PM

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Why thank you sir!

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02-16-14, 07:53 PM

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also if ur shifter wont reclin back to the center and just hangs leaning towards the 1st and 2nd gear. u might have to chamge the shifter spring. easy fix if u habe the knowledge

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02-16-14, 08:29 PM

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Shifter bushings are a common problem with RX7's due to the age of those cars. The bushings are plastic and with heat and time they tend to wear/break. You can find them on ebay or any mazda shop. They are relatively cheap. Good luck!