Loose shifter problems

LukasC · 03-28-2013, 05:25 PM

So about nine months ago i installed a TWM short shifter and its been great smooth shifts every time and recently my shifter has gotten really loose. I took it apart to see if it was a issue with the linkage but the rod connecting to the transmission moves with the slightest movement of the shifter. The problem is when i can move the shifter left and right when i have it in gear like a half inch of play in 3rd and 4th gear. In 1,2,5,6th are all fine. Any ideas?

LukasC · 03-29-2013, 12:54 PM

Nobody has advice?

MX52Z · 03-29-2013, 12:57 PM

I don't know but I have my TWM kit ready to install. I'm a little concerned now though. Do you really think the looseness is related to the shift kit?

SouthArk370Z · 03-29-2013, 02:02 PM

Since nobody else is chiming in, here's my SWAG:
Some kind of bushing/guide is worn and needs to be adjusted or replaced.

cheshirecat · 03-29-2013, 02:15 PM

I would check the plastic housing the shifter pivots in to make sure a piece hasn't cracked or broken off. Sometimes the piece can be damaged while hammering the twm shifter in without you knowing.

LukasC · 03-31-2013, 01:08 AM

Hmm yeah thats weird. Im going to pull it all apart tomorrow or tuesday depending on how tomorrow goes and check that plastic piece.
It is definitely related to me putting it in myself and maybe not the shifter. i followed the instructions perfectly, but.... I had a friend under the car who was suppose to tighten the linkage. He probably wasnt my best choice to help but the car was doing great for 9 months after install and all of a sudden like super loose. Called the dealership they said nobody has ever had a problem like that before cause i was concerned with the tranny. But thats not it.

NitrousZ34 · 03-31-2013, 06:00 AM

Maybe somethings came loose. But it would be weird that it would happen after 9 months. In for updates

LukasC · 03-31-2013, 10:46 AM

Yeah i know it is weird thats why i have a concern for it.

cheshirecat · 03-31-2013, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukasC

Hmm yeah thats weird. Im going to pull it all apart tomorrow or tuesday depending on how tomorrow goes and check that plastic piece.
It is definitely related to me putting it in myself and maybe not the shifter. i followed the instructions perfectly, but.... I had a friend under the car who was suppose to tighten the linkage. He probably wasnt my best choice to help but the car was doing great for 9 months after install and all of a sudden like super loose. Called the dealership they said nobody has ever had a problem like that before cause i was concerned with the tranny. But thats not it.

Hmm. If that's the case, I would definitely get under the car and check out the linkage to the transmission behind the dust shroud. Chances are the bolt that connects the bottom of the shift lever to the transmission has loosened. It can be an issue to torque properly on the angle of attack.

LukasC · 04-01-2013, 09:29 AM

Yeah i couldnt get to it yesterday going to try tomorrow and knock it out. Anybody know the exact torque specs for the linkage bolt?

HighLatency · 04-01-2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukasC

Yeah i couldnt get to it yesterday going to try tomorrow and knock it out. Anybody know the exact torque specs for the linkage bolt?

I've had my twm ss on for.about a year now, no probs, knock on wood. I do remember when i installed it the looseness or tightness of the shift linkage bolt made a big difference on the feel of thr shifter. It sounds like it has loosened up. IIRC, the torque specs are very low, i believe 8 ft/lbs. If it did loosen up, throw some red loctite on there before you torque it down again.

LukasC · 04-02-2013, 05:53 PM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1364943163.192535.jpg
Found the problem. Fixed it and it has red loctite on it and is soooo much better!!!

MX52Z · 04-02-2013, 05:57 PM

Whew, good job!

N0SL3N · 04-02-2013, 07:14 PM

Good thing you caught that now before you got stuck in gear while driving.

SATX_NISMO · 04-02-2013, 08:12 PM

Lukas glad you found the problem, you could of given me a call/text for help bro.

03-28-2013, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 17	Loose shifter problems So about nine months ago i installed a TWM short shifter and its been great smooth shifts every time and recently my shifter has gotten really loose. I took it apart to see if it was a issue with the linkage but the rod connecting to the transmission moves with the slightest movement of the shifter. The problem is when i can move the shifter left and right when i have it in gear like a half inch of play in 3rd and 4th gear. In 1,2,5,6th are all fine. Any ideas?

03-29-2013, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Since nobody else is chiming in, here's my SWAG: Some kind of bushing/guide is worn and needs to be adjusted or replaced. NitrousZ34 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

03-31-2013, 01:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 17	Hmm yeah thats weird. Im going to pull it all apart tomorrow or tuesday depending on how tomorrow goes and check that plastic piece. It is definitely related to me putting it in myself and maybe not the shifter. i followed the instructions perfectly, but.... I had a friend under the car who was suppose to tighten the linkage. He probably wasnt my best choice to help but the car was doing great for 9 months after install and all of a sudden like super loose. Called the dealership they said nobody has ever had a problem like that before cause i was concerned with the tranny. But thats not it. NitrousZ34 likes this.

04-02-2013, 05:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 17	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1364943163.192535.jpg Found the problem. Fixed it and it has red loctite on it and is soooo much better!!! SouthArk370Z likes this.

04-02-2013, 07:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 34	Good thing you caught that now before you got stuck in gear while driving. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

03-29-2013, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 17	Nobody has advice?

03-29-2013, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 12	I don't know but I have my TWM kit ready to install. I'm a little concerned now though. Do you really think the looseness is related to the shift kit?

03-29-2013, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	I would check the plastic housing the shifter pivots in to make sure a piece hasn't cracked or broken off. Sometimes the piece can be damaged while hammering the twm shifter in without you knowing.

03-31-2013, 06:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
NitrousZ34 Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canoga Posts: 505 Drives: Myself crazy Rep Power: 0	Maybe somethings came loose. But it would be weird that it would happen after 9 months. In for updates

03-31-2013, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 17	Yeah i know it is weird thats why i have a concern for it.

04-01-2013, 09:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 17	Yeah i couldnt get to it yesterday going to try tomorrow and knock it out. Anybody know the exact torque specs for the linkage bolt?

04-02-2013, 05:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
MX52Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 471 Drives: Z'less por ahora Rep Power: 12	Whew, good job!

04-02-2013, 08:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
SATX_NISMO Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 262 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Lukas glad you found the problem, you could of given me a call/text for help bro.

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