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CharlesGordon · 05-03-2004, 02:23 PM

I have an '01 5-speed with 24K miles. Last year the shifter started to loosen up a bit. Right now, in gear, the shifter wiggles about 1/2 inch at the handle. It seems to me it had maybe 1/8 inch play before it started to loosen, but I can't remember.

Dealer is willing to replace, but keeps saying it won't be any different. (And I hate the long trip into the city to get the job done)

B&M isn't out of the question--eventually, but I'd really just like to know how much free play is on comparable cars before I decide.

05-03-2004, 02:23 PM	#1
CharlesGordon Regional Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 445	Shifter slop: what's normal? I have an '01 5-speed with 24K miles. Last year the shifter started to loosen up a bit. Right now, in gear, the shifter wiggles about 1/2 inch at the handle. It seems to me it had maybe 1/8 inch play before it started to loosen, but I can't remember. Dealer is willing to replace, but keeps saying it won't be any different. (And I hate the long trip into the city to get the job done) B&M isn't out of the question--eventually, but I'd really just like to know how much free play is on comparable cars before I decide.