Porsche 944 - Gear linkage

[Jonny P]

Hello

The gear linkage in my 944 seems to have a lot of play, to the point where it makes it hard to change gears. I remeber i had the same problem in an MG i used to own, I popped off the gaiter and found a nut was very loose.

I'll do the same with this car tomorrow if I get a chance.

I have been looking for new linkage kits and short shift kits etc. Does anyone have expirience of this problem in their car? What work have you done? I would like to get it feeling as precise as possible.

Comments, info and links to parts much appriciated.

The gear gaiter and knob are in a bad state so I may replace them also, with a geniune Porsche unit if possible.

Cheers

Jonathan

[Sandy59]

Have a look here :

'clarks-garage.com' - go to garage shop manual - transmission - click on 'shift lever and shift linkage .....'

Pretty good site for 944 info and tips.

[tr7v8]

Two areas, bottom of the gear lever there are some plastic bushes, they could be knackered, easy fix.
Knackered bushes on the rear linkage which is not easy to do, I would do gear lever first. Plenty of details on Clarkes or come on www.tipec.net forum & Jon Mitchell will give you the answer or another member.

[Fat Albert]

As has been said there are two areas, the easiest/cheapest thing to do is change the gear lever, it gets very worn where the rod attaches, I did mine last year and made a huge difference, cost me £39 from Porsche and took 25 minutes

This thread will tell you or point you at everything you need to know:
http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=645003&...