92 300ZX has a sloppy shifter, why?

Aug 17th, 2002, 12:36 AM

This is probably the wrong forum, but I figured I'd give it a shot.

I'm considering buying a particular 92 300zx but the shifter is sloppy. It's like every gear it feels like it's in neutral. It shifts fine, but just has that problem. What is wrong with it? Is it missing a part? And how expensive is it going to be to fix?

Thanks.

Cam

Middy · Aug 19th, 2002, 07:32 PM

Well, I hate to do this, but I don't know the answer so I'm going to have to point you to twinturbo.net.

If it's just the shifter, you could get a short throw shifter to replace the stock one for about $200. But I don't know what could be causing that feel, it might be something a lot bigger and costlier. I've never driven any Z with a shifter that sloppy.

BORNGEARHEAD · Aug 19th, 2002, 07:56 PM

It's probably the shifter bushing. They aren't expensive.

Aug 21st, 2002, 12:01 AM

BORNGEARHEAD,

I believe you are right. My friend had this problem on his RX-7. His dad said he just replaced a bushing. Thanks.

Aspen_2.5RS
Cam

Aug 21st, 2002, 12:56 AM

http://www.capitalzoftexas.com/archives/techtips/02/

Here it is. You were right.

Anyone know where I can get the shifter bushing now? Thanks.

Aspen_2.5RS
Cam

Sep 10th, 2002, 03:25 PM

The shifter bushings are probably bad. This is a pretty common problem among most cars. The bushings should cost between $5 and $8 each. You should be able to get these any dealer.
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Sep 10th, 2002, 04:38 PM

Oops, guess I should have posted an update.

I couldn't find any aftermarket bushings so I settled for stockers from the dealership. They were $5.63 with tax for both of them.

Huge difference. I don't see how the previous owner drove the car so long with the shifter like that.

Cam

**morepower2** · Sep 11th, 2002, 12:33 PM

It is proably the lower bushing for the shifter.

Mike

Sep 11th, 2002, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by morepower2
It is proably the lower bushing for the shifter.

Mike

Can u read? It's already been replaced.

Cam

Oct 4th, 2002, 10:19 AM

If you had any idea who morepower2 was you wouldn't have posted such a smart*ss remark. He is the owner of the Project Z featured in Sport Compact Car. One of the, if not the most well built Z's in the country. He was just trying to be helpfull.
Sorry Mike. Had to.
Laterz
Rob

Oct 4th, 2002, 09:14 PM

Thanks peanut gallery, but if you show no common sense you get no respect. I don't care what kind of car you own.

Aspen_2.5RS

Oct 5th, 2002, 06:13 PM

heh, bushings

Oct 7th, 2002, 08:04 AM

Look who popped up in here

Atomzzz · Oct 30th, 2002, 08:46 PM

so I'll just say this......to the guy who can't possibly be a true 300z owner..... Z owners don't treat people like that.....

If you understand what I'm saying then there may be hope for you, If not then your gonna have a rough time here in this forum, especially making replies like you did.

Not hating ya man just giving some advice, I hope you just had a bad day or somethin... peace Atomzzz

Oct 30th, 2002, 09:44 PM

Who me? I didn't mean to offend anyone, I just thought it was
a rude reply to what morepower posted...(The "can u read" portion). Whatever. If it's not directed at me then disregard

Laterz

Rob

PS But if it was directed at me. I do own a Z. You can see a pic of it on www.dspracing.cc its the pearl white one on the home page. Peace.