sloppy shifter

[Nate Stuart]

I had a similar experiance with my old 5ktq. I tweaked the linkage while
changing the clutch, and it slightly pulled the ball at the base of the
stick out of it's socket, until it came completely out one day about a
week later. Popped it back in, once it was fully seated again all was good
(and still is to this day).

HTH!
-Nate
'89 90tq
www.newtsplace.com/90tq

> The shift lever on my 86 5ktq (5 spd) suddenly got very sloppy
> yesterday. Ever since the clutch job last fall it hasn't been very
> precise, but suddenly I can move it around about 3 inches while in gear,
> especially 1st and 2nd.
> Anyone else experienced this?  Is it likely to be the tranny itself or
> the linkages?  Any info/advice greatly appreciated.
>
> Stephane