Ok. My 87 T2 wont shift into 5th or reverse... Its like there is something blocking the whole right side of the shifter. I brought it in to the mechanic and supposedly he fixed it for a price of $125 including the "upper shift plate" (wtf is that?). It worked fine for about a week and now it is doing it again. Help???

Crono

 

Is there any slop in the lever?
If so it needs bushings.

 

Also there is a spring & plunger pressing against the selector to keep you from accidently hitting 5-R.
It may be installed wrong on not lubed.

 

Bushing often overlooked?
What's the Mazda part number for that?



-Ted

 

I wish I knew.
I fabricated one from a CPVC thread ell.
The ID just fit the ball on the lever.
Cut, grind, file - presto!

 

Thanks for the help guys, I will keep all this in mind.

 

check out mazdatrix.com for shifter bushings.

 

Yeah go to mazdatrix... if you go to the dealership they'll give you the upper bushings and deny that there is such a thing as the lower bushing.

It's like 22 bucks shipped to get both upper and lower bushings, install is easy, if not a bit messy.