90q shifter rebuild

[Huw Powell]

> I am trying to rebuild the shifter in my 1990 90q so it doesn't pop out upon
> a hard shift into second gear. : )

don't pull up so hard on the lever!

> I went to the dealer to buy the rubber bushing, the one that is hanging off
> of the white ball in the pictures at www.uvm.edu/~mkbigelo/shifter4.jpg and
> www.uvm.edu/~mkbigelo/shifter5.jpg. The bushing is supposed to hold the
> shifter in place but, in my case, just flops around. It is $70 at the dealer!
>
> My question is, is this thing made aftermarket? Or will it be $70 from the
> dealer to fix this? Also, any tips on rebuilding the shifter? Any BTDTs?

Try the usual suspects (Rod at TPC, etc.), but it is probably a dealer
item.

A used one might be fine, as well, but a new one will last another
decade or so.  And it's only $70, after all.

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Huw Powell

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