Hi all,

I think there is a problem with my linkage. Backed up, went to put car in D and shifter became super sloopy- nothing engages just slides.
FAQ seems to indicate it's the linkage. Does anyone have any tips for servicing the linkage and bushings. I would appreciate any time savers- my garage is full of patio and house gear and my brick is up on stands in 3 ft of wonderful snow.

Thanks in advance,

Mike

There are small rubber bushings on the linkage. The FAQ has the part numbers. They are very easy to replace but you have to get under the car. Made a world of difference on mine


88 745NA at 240,000 miles

Check out this diagram and see if you can see any of the linkage hanging loose under the car. It's just a turnbuckle type rod with a bolt or pin through each end, and the shift rod is a lever with a single pivot point.
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: 86 244DL, 87 244DL, 88 744GLE, 91 244: 808K total

It wasn't cold enough to shatter the steel, would it? Sounds like something got broke and/or got disconnected.

Zip ties prolly aren't the best long term solution ... you're going to have to see if everything is still intact here. Otherwise, not much else I can think of in terms of "servicing". As for replacing bushings ... I cut rubber slivers out of old hoses. It's both cheap and functional.

-- Kane
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