oem shifter arm loose
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oem shifter arm loose
I prev replaced my factory shift **** ,however now i noticed the arm itself ,(which is the factory 2 piece version ) is loose . You can twist about 1/2inch either way or more when grasping shifter. Which is annoying (it is not the shifter **** that is loose it is firmly on top part of shifter arm)I was thinking about pouring some epoxy down the inside through the top of threaded shaft with a glue syringe. also trying some industrial glue on outside to alleviate looseness however not sure it will work. Any feedback/or past experience from the members with this issue?. Really prefer a fix rather than a replace. The vette is a 1999 c5 6 speed stock
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St. Jude Donor '08
Not sure what you're talking about.
The shifter housing is bolted to the torque tube. So I don't see how you could be twisting it using the shift lever. unless you cracked the mounting strap.
The shifter housing is bolted to the torque tube. So I don't see how you could be twisting it using the shift lever. unless you cracked the mounting strap.
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vibration dampener connection
Sounds like the vibration dampener joint has come free (the large diameter point where the mount arm and the shifter arm join) http://
For a DIY drill and install two roll pins. Or simply replace the shifter arm assembly( that mounts to the shift box). The C5 shifters are cheap( <$50) or you could swap it out for a C6 shifter assy. (<$120)
For a DIY drill and install two roll pins. Or simply replace the shifter arm assembly( that mounts to the shift box). The C5 shifters are cheap( <$50) or you could swap it out for a C6 shifter assy. (<$120)
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Thanks for reply guys,I think dieseldave nailed it. It moves right where the black piece joins the other piece. held a mirror under and it moves right by the rubber ring where they join. Can a novice do this R/R JOB. i was thinking of pouring epoxy down the hollow opening at top, Not sure if that would create a bigger problem lol. any idea where stock oem shifter could be had worst case i have to change.Ecklers and other seem to show only the short throws or others. Would my local chevy dealer carry this.
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using dieseldaves pic as reference it is right where the black threaded arm at top joins the lower arm (mount arm joins the shifter arm). there is a black rubber ring joining them. sorry its hard to explain. i guess i should just replace ,and forget my bubba repair
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St. Jude Donor '08
You mean the shifter arm. Why not just have someone weld it for you ?
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vibration dampener
Ya can't weld it . This where the rubber vibration dampener is housed. It is vulcanized to the mild steel shifter arm
You can't epoxy it , it will either have to be replaced with another shifter assembly or mechanically attached .
You can't epoxy it , it will either have to be replaced with another shifter assembly or mechanically attached .