shifter issues
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shifter issues
I've got an 87 rx7 with a very loose shifter. I can put the car in gear and move the shifter like I'm in neutral. Do I need to replace something in with my linkage or just tighten a nut. Is this a common problem?
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Besides the bushings, the shift lever has a rubber vibration isolator sleeve between the bottom & top half.
That rubber sleeve can give out giving you a loose feel. (BTDT)
There are some cheap but good short throw shift lever kits on e-bay.
A late 90's Miata lever fits.
That rubber sleeve can give out giving you a loose feel. (BTDT)
There are some cheap but good short throw shift lever kits on e-bay.
A late 90's Miata lever fits.
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i did the miata swap cause i had the same problem and not only is it tighter but the throw is alot shorter too
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hifter+writeup
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hifter+writeup
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I just bought a shift kit off of ebay, but it didn't come with another vibration isolator. Should I go to Mazda for that or could someone reccomend where I could get one?
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Originally Posted by Zokus
I just bought a shift kit off of ebay, but it didn't come with another vibration isolator. Should I go to Mazda for that or could someone reccomend where I could get one?
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Originally Posted by trochoid
The vibration isolatoer is part of the shifter itself. The shifter is 2 pieces with a molded rubber part inside that holds the upper and lower parts together.
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