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idanity
Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 3097 Location: N.W.U.S.A.
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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its raining soooo much. i just don/t want to roll around in a puddle today.
ugh.
thanks Wazzu, do i have to grind the shifter, (as long as it doesnt rub on the pin can i still use 2cnd or should i avoid that gear till i resolve it (or another sunny day) _________________ .......... |
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wazzu70
Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 838 Location: Issaquah, WA
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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I wouldnt worry about using second, its just annoying but its not really going to hurt anything. No way would I want to be outside right now either!
I didnt grind the shifter at all, by flatten I meant with a BFH. _________________ -Nick
1984 BMW 325e
1991 BMW 325i
1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport
"The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten" |
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idanity
Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 3097 Location: N.W.U.S.A.
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Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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b.f.h. huh. i got the image in my head, but wont be able to swing it like i would want to. (sometimes more than others).
i will see what i can do w/some b.f.vicegrips
RAISED the car today, and it clearly hits the middle of the selector rod. so no danger of anything falling off, but i would be worried if there was sparks flying.
i will buy another selector rod, or bend the shape out of this one. it looks like the selector rod is hallow, and i should be able to just pinch it together (with my b.f.vicegrips). - anyone do this _________________ .......... |
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wazzu70
Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 838 Location: Issaquah, WA
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:20 am Post subject: |
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basically what I did with the BFH. I took it off the car to use the hammer though and shape it after I realized it was still rubbing after I tweaked it a little.
I dont think you will be able to do this with teh rod in the car. Luckily you can remove it without removing the driveshaft so its not a huge deal. _________________ -Nick
1984 BMW 325e
1991 BMW 325i
1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport
"The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten" |
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Quincy56
Joined: 03 Jan 2002 Posts: 2634 Location: San Marcos, CA
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idanity
Joined: 21 May 2005 Posts: 3097 Location: N.W.U.S.A.
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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:33 am Post subject: |
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thanks,
i have read that (and many other pages) and have already completed the project.
also, the turnout seems to get better w/mileage.= i really like the shifter more now (after about 100+miles) and its less notchy, and i am very used to it.
gears are easier to find, and reverse is more responsive.
thanks for all the links and help everyone. _________________ .......... |
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