88 S/4 5 speed...Gear Shift feels "loose" ....

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Apr 8, 2006 | 05:00 PM

harley71105

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88 S/4 5 speed...Gear Shift feels "loose" ....

....but otherwise shifts ok...there is just a lot of "play" there. I did a search and could not find much information...does anyone have a remedy for this ?

Apr 8, 2006 | 05:07 PM

comradegiant

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New bushings. Mine was like that until I put a new bushing kit in, now its rock solid.

Apr 8, 2006 | 05:29 PM

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werd, i replaced mine and was just what it needed. some useful info and parts http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/shiftbsh.htm

Apr 8, 2006 | 05:43 PM

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Price For New Bushings:$30..price For Miata Short Throw Shifter With New Bushings:$45...improved Feel Of Shifter And 30% Shorter Thows: Priceless!

Apr 8, 2006 | 05:56 PM

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Where's that miata short throw with new bushings at? Surely not a dealer item at that price?!

Apr 9, 2006 | 02:52 AM

harley71105

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As usual a great response....it seems simple enough....THANKS

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