shifter play?

[mustang67n]

i was wondering if theres any way to get the play outta the shifter on my '89 civic 5 speed.

ive already got energy suspension shifter stabilizer bushings, and htey helped a little, but not enough.

i'd LIKE to have it more like a rifle bolt, or like a newer cars shifter ya know? i doubt THAT good is possible, but i want it better lol

any ideas?

 

[teler86]

i have the same exact issue, anyone have any sort of clue???

 

[Andrew]

have your tried other shifters?
maybe a short-throw?

I've a GSR shifter in my rex and it doesnt seem to have much play at all, compared to the stock EF's wobbly self...
idk. give it a try.

 

[mustang67n]

when i get paid, im ordering a new short throw shifter for it. i was told that the bushings in the shifter itself wear and and it gets loose like that..

so a new shifter it is :-D

 

[CrazyAzn]

my skunk2 shifter is prob one of the nicest things i bought, aside from my motor. . . and to answer ur question it took the slop outta the shift =P

 

[K2e2vin]

Get new pushings. I installed ES bushings and that tightened up the shifter quite a bit.

 

[halfbreed]

have you looked to where the shift linkage hooks up to the tranny??... it might be worn out there and that's causing the wobbliness of the shifter....

 

[mustang67n]

the shift linkage at the tranny is nice and tight.. im going to buy a new shifter (short throw) and see if that takes care of it.

 

[Andrew]

B&M or Skunk2 would be my suggestions if your buying new.
GSR shifter if your buying used.