I was wondering what causes the shifter to be loose. It's hard to tell what gear it goes into until I hear it and look at rpm. Also looking to get a short shifter. What brands are preferred? Thanks for any information

 

Probably the lower nylon shifter bushing

 

Is that expensive to replace?

 

Nope. Here you go:

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I read it said bottom can you also post link for all of them? Might as well do it when I have it apart.

 

I have a Ralco RZ short throw I just installed, it came as a complete assembly with no loose parts but it rattles quite a bit. Do you think that bushing is my problem too?

 

So is there only that one bushing? No idea what rattling is from.

 

When the bottom piece gets loose or comes off, shifter will feel sloppy and at some point be hard to do anything with. One of the Few easy and cheap fixes on the 7. . .





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Is there a kit that sells all of the bushings in one. Thanks for posting your pictures.

 

Transmission
Sells them! Boots and everything!

 

I just order them from Ray Crowe, that way you know you're getting the right ones-- especially the wave washer and the nylon piece.

 

http://www.mazdatrix.com/shiftrat.htm

 

pettit racing sells a shifter renww kit, i got it for my rx7

 

Just order from Ray, prices are reasonable and fast shipping.

 

Here's an old source on the subject

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...6/#post3731461