Chuck B
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Having achieved the 100K mile club I've wondered what would be the first signs of mechanical high mileage wear. i.e. loose feeling steering, worn door hinges, Ujoints etc. One of the first signs of interior wear was a odd wear mark near the gas pedal. Its above the OEM floor matt but just left of the pedal. For the life of me I can't figure out what is causing the wear to the OEM carpet. neither the pedal or my foot rests there at anytime. Heck, I can't get anything to touch...odd. My steering wheel is finally starting to show signs of wear as well as the shift knob leather. I use Lexol leather cleaner and lotion religiously.
However, the reason I posted this is I've just observed my first mechanical wear. I know many have complained about manual transmission noise particularly with aftermarket shifters. I have a B&M and never found it to be any worse than OEM. About 4-5K miles ago I started to get noise, in particular, while in 6th gear. I can certainly tell why many of you complained as it certainly can be irritating. Holding my hand on the shifter helps.
Anyways, the other day I drove off like normal and what the heck?! The shifter is completely 'loose'. It shifts fine, holds the gears fine but once in gear it now easily slips out of the 'detent'. This allows the shift knob to move backnforth a good two inches. First and 6th still holds the shaft in place pretty good but 2nd, 3rd and 4th take almost no pressure to release the shifter. Again, its not coming out of gear just no longer able to hold the shifter into its furthermost position.
Anyone know if this 'detent' is from the shifter itself or inside the transmission. If I get some time I may install my OEM shifter and see if that fixes it.
However, the reason I posted this is I've just observed my first mechanical wear. I know many have complained about manual transmission noise particularly with aftermarket shifters. I have a B&M and never found it to be any worse than OEM. About 4-5K miles ago I started to get noise, in particular, while in 6th gear. I can certainly tell why many of you complained as it certainly can be irritating. Holding my hand on the shifter helps.
Anyways, the other day I drove off like normal and what the heck?! The shifter is completely 'loose'. It shifts fine, holds the gears fine but once in gear it now easily slips out of the 'detent'. This allows the shift knob to move backnforth a good two inches. First and 6th still holds the shaft in place pretty good but 2nd, 3rd and 4th take almost no pressure to release the shifter. Again, its not coming out of gear just no longer able to hold the shifter into its furthermost position.
Anyone know if this 'detent' is from the shifter itself or inside the transmission. If I get some time I may install my OEM shifter and see if that fixes it.
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