Check your shift linkage

[mk2davis]

After 235k miles, I've decided to rebuild my shift linkage. Turns out, 2 sets of bushings have been missing from the shift linkage. Funny thing is, this car has been in the family since new. The car was bought as the demo for the dealership. Unfortunately, my father who bought the car, has passed. So I don't know if there was shotty work done in the past, or if the pieces have been missing from the factory.

I was able to do the work without pulling the center console. I have smaller sized hands, and working in the hole wasn't too difficult for me, but I could see it being difficult for those with large hands.

The improved shifting feel now highlights how blown my scynros are; but it is nice feeling the shift gates instead of just vaguely finding a gear "over there somewhere".

 

[miller]

The plastic bushings simply wear out and disintegrate over time, hence why you cant see them. Here is mine from 160k kilometres, 100k miles. Nothing left whatseover of them. Very simple job to do and makes the box feel minty fresh.

 

[Rein3003]

where do you guys get the replacement bushings? And is there maybe an improved bushing over oem?

 

[mk2davis]

Short Shifters & Knobs | JNZtuning.com

 

[miller]

where do you guys get the replacement bushings? And is there maybe an improved bushing over oem?

Mitsubishi OEM is absolutely fine and all are easily available. Makes a massive difference to feel.

 

[mk2davis]

And it's' relatively cheap and easy. It's hard to beat cheap, easy, and makes a noticeable improvement.

 

[slugsgomoo]

New OEM bushings make a big deal, but a few folks online sell kits to replace every bushing- for the base, the shifter, the cable ends, the transmission bracket mount, etc., out of brass. While it can add some vibration and noise, it also makes the shifter feel tight and solid, with no slop. Unless you're trying to stay all-stock/OEM, I think it's a fantastic mod and fairly cheap and easy to install.

 

[turbofonz]

I have a set of brass ones from overseas in my 1g from dsmtuners, and a set of 3d printed from DSM3dcreations.com - much cheaper then the brass and work just as good IMO. And if you get the printed shifter stopper, it makes for a very clunky shift into gear. I likey.

 

[JNR]

Was it this platform or a different one that I'm thinking of that they used to sell Delrin bushings (kit or maybe standalone sourced)?

 

[NoEvo]

I got some gvr4 bushings from stmtuned.com

 

[turbomister2]

DSM 3D Creations

Here at DSM 3D Creations we are set out to improve OEM Parts as well as creating new products for the DSM Community

www.dsm3dcreations.com

I just ordered a complete set of bushings from them for my car

 

[miller]

DSM 3D Creations

Here at DSM 3D Creations we are set out to improve OEM Parts as well as creating new products for the DSM Community

www.dsm3dcreations.com

I just ordered a complete set of bushings from them for my car

Some nice kits in there too. Thanks for sharing that.