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Gearshift Problem....
CocoPops:
Also, does anyone (Robin?) have a mobile contact for Mark?
I really don't wanna need to call him on a Sunday, but stuck in France isn't the best thing....
182_blue:
hope you get it sorted, i wouldnt be to impressed if it was mine
SteveP:
--- Quote from: CocoPops on June 14, 2009, 06:06:04 pm ---Also, does anyone (Robin?) have a mobile contact for Mark?
I really don't wanna need to call him on a Sunday, but stuck in France isn't the best thing....
--- End quote ---
I am not sure you will be able to raise him as he's up in Scotland racing this weekend :chicken:
WhiteGTI:
--- Quote from: Phil Mcavity on June 14, 2009, 06:03:10 pm ---Is there some sort of pinch bolt that tightens to stop the shaft from slipping off a spline do you know chris? perhaps its that ,thats come loose.?
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On the Forge item, the two shifters pivot with eachother in a white plastic block. They connect to eachother slightly differently..there is what looks like a thick screwhead that slides into a hollow shaft, which is held together with a washer on the end. Only the front-back shifter sits on the main spline that goes into the gearbox.
I've just tried to have a look at mine but can't see too much because the Carbonio is in the way, but if you look where the two shifters pivot with eachother (just play with the shifter with your hands and you'll soon see this) you should be able to see if one is loose, or not pivoting correctly.
If this is the case, it may be a simple fix of just needing more grease, or maybe (as what happened in my case), the plastic block where they pivot has changed position, and just needs re-alligning.
EDIT:: Another thing to look for is check that the springs (it has square shaped ruffled-type plastic around it) that connects the gear lever to the actual shifters is still in place. This is probably not the reason, but maybe one of the securing clips has fallen off and has caused them to be a bit loose. But I don't think this is your problem...
This is the fitting instructions for the Forge part, it may give you an indication as to what to look for:
http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/media/Short%20Shifter%20Install(1).pdf
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: CocoPops on June 14, 2009, 06:06:04 pm ---Also, does anyone (Robin?) have a mobile contact for Mark?
I really don't wanna need to call him on a Sunday, but stuck in France isn't the best thing....
--- End quote ---
....I sent you a PM with his moby # :smiley:
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