[V8] V8 Shifter Play

[Coleman, David]

I don't remember if it was Motor Trend or AutoWeek, but between heaps of
praise for the 5-speed V8, one of them noted that the shifter felt like
it was connected by a bungee cord.

The V8's shifter doesn't have the sweetest of action, and it took me a
few months before I was totally comfortable with it (have you grinded
second yet?).   I haven't bothered to look thru the manual for any
possible adjustment, primarily due to the three 5 speeds I've driven all
shifted the same.

If you're used to the manual transmission of a newer Honda or Nissan
(both with nice, notchy shifts), it's likely a normal condition.  That
said, it's not impossible for it to be genuinely outta wack.  Perhaps
someone w/ TFA handy can ID shifter bushing numbers, or a call to the
dealer may show a bushing kit.

Relatively easy job on an old Jetta, but I shudder to think what might
be involved in servicing the linkage on a V8.

-DaveC.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of S_Matus
> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 12:07 PM
> To: V8
> Subject: [V8] V8 Shifter Play
> 
> I'm new to older manual trans on the type 44s.  My recently 
> aquired V8 5-speed's shifter seems quite sloppy.  I have no 
> problems shifting up or down the range, but it just seens 
> like it should/could be tighter.
>  
> Has anyone had success in replacing busings or linkage rods 
> to improve the "feel"? Are there any known issues about 
> shifter play / miles on the clock?
>  
> What are your experiences in reducing this play?
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Scott.
> '91 V8QM
> '90 V8Q
> '02 allroad M
> 
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