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Gear selector tight (side to side)
maxamplitude10:
Hi I'm after some advice, my gear selector has become very stiff side to side and doesn't spring back to centre neutral. Also 3rd has become a pain to select.
I'm leaning towards selector pin on top of gearbox being siezed, but any knowledge info would be highly appreciated.
Cheers
Maxamp
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GVK:
I bet the pin in the top of the gear selector in the box has seized :happy2: Unbolt the selector and inspect.
maxamplitude10:
I attempted to remove the gear selector pin L bracket today, I couldn't completely remove it as the gearbox mount is in the way, I managed to remove it 3/4 of the way and added some grease. It wasn't completely siezed but quite tight, there seems to be a plastic sleeve in the bore where the pin slides in. The problem is better but not 100% resolved, I think I need to remove completely and inspect the bore.
Is there anything below the gearstick in the the bushings etc that could cause a simular isdue/ tightness?
Thanks Fir Reply GVK
maxamplitude10:
--- Quote from: GVK on August 16, 2025, 12:55:53 pm ---I bet the pin in the top of the gear selector in the box has seized :happy2: Unbolt the selector and inspect.
--- End quote ---
maxamplitude10:
Is this the pin in question?
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