Shifter

[Stiggy75]

The shifter on my 75 has a lot of play so to speak. Its reminds me of an old porsche 911. Its very hard to tell what gear i am going into. My question is, is there some kind of bushing(s) I can replace to improve the feel?

Thanks,

Conor

[BillWilliams]

in the banner above, you will see "02 FAQs"

Check in there for Shifter rebuild

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/24/32/

[Schweineback]

They have what you want: http://www.akgmotorsport.com/2002products.html

[Scott Sislane]

you might just get your front-end up on ramps, take a look at the support rail, and make sure your support rail is tight. If the top plate is floating up & down a little, it could be that simple.

just a thought, b4 you go rebuilding everything.

I'm sure i'll be corrected if that's way off base. (Bill?)

[UptownRoamer]

Thanks for this thread OP, Ive been having the same issues with my 75 too. Im curious to see the possible solutions. For me its not only hard to find the gear, but to also get it into gear. Thanks again for bringing this up.

[PeteinMissionViejo]

The bolts that go through the shift tower bushings can back out leaving a very floppy stick shift. Mine backed out a couple of times until I used some lock tight and put a box end wrench around the allan wrench and cranked them down. If that's all it is you've got a really easy fix though the shift tower bushings wear also.

Pete

[c.d.iesel]

....of course you won't know if it's just one missing

bolt/nut?, or the whole mess is a mess?

untill you actually get under the car with a bright

light and LOOK at it - please.

[Stiggy75]

Cool, thanks for all the info guys.

[UptownRoamer]

Hey did you ever get this one figured out?

[jtmasters68]

Good information, but my problem is getting to all the linkage pivots and bolts from underneath with the tranny in the car. Has anyone ever done this with the tranny in the car? Let me in on your secret!

[c.d.iesel]

yes - it's all done with the gearbox in the car.

depends on your tool collection, your ability

to work in tight spots. Some find it easier

to drop the front rubber guibo down for more room.

all above attached photos and diagrams still valid.