Shifter rattling
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Heel & Toe
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From: Mandeville LA
Shifter rattling
This weekend my shifter in my 2001 Z06 suddenly began rattling. What is the fix? Had this in another car and fix was to install a thin nylon sheet to isloate the shifter's pivot ball from the socket.
I gather from reading other posts that the early Z06 has a solid shifter that's prone to this rattling. For the record, the car shifts beautifully and has 46K miles logged.
I gather from reading other posts that the early Z06 has a solid shifter that's prone to this rattling. For the record, the car shifts beautifully and has 46K miles logged.
Last edited by CaptWSims; Jun 20, 2010 at 11:45 AM. Reason: More info
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Heel & Toe
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From: Mandeville LA
Rattling shifter
Is stock, never has been apart, to my knowledge. Did replace an aftermarket shift **** about 10 days ago with another aftermarket **** that is a bit heavier. Rattling did not start right away, but about 5 days later.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Mandeville LA
Shifter rattling
Is the OEM shifter for C5 Z06, I believe (bought car used). The **** is on tight.
Sounds like I need to tear into it and see if I can find anything loose or worn.
Sounds like I need to tear into it and see if I can find anything loose or worn.
Melting Slicks
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A heavier **** would certainly be prone to more vibration. Go back to the other **** and see if it goes away.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Mandeville LA
Tried the old **** (which is broken, thus being replaced) and the rattling went away. Weighed both ***** and was surprised to find the old **** weighs 170 grams, the new **** just 100 grams. Increased the weight of the new **** by filling it with a sawed off bolt and JB Weld and using a heavier lock bolt. That fixed the rattling!
