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Old 05-20-13, 08:55 AM
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5 speed shifter

Just a quick question. I popped my shifter **** off the other day planning on replacing the bushings but, is there supposed to be fluid in there?
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Typically yes, the shifter box is a separately filled reservoir. However over a long period of time it all drains back into the main transmission case. I've stopped filling it with transmission oil as it just makes a huge mess. Instead I heavily grease the bushings, shift lever ball and as much as I can the rods.
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Sounds like a good time to upgrade to a short throw shifter... I am with Aaron, grease the heck out of that bushing...I cant stand the sound of shifter rattle.
Old 05-20-13, 11:12 AM
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Is there a cheaper place to get a short throw then rx7.com?
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try Rx7store.net
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Agree with the grease over oil




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