Gearstick not returning to centre

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Gearstick not returning to centre

Post by r055 » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:29 pm

as above, what do i need to buy/ fit to fix it?

Im sure I seen a post about this a year ago, but cannot find it.
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Post by graeme » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:32 pm

Clean then moly grease on all the moving parts at the bottom of the gearstick before thinking about replacing any bits.

Or my solution which arrived today - eliseparts quickshft.

Well, if I have to take it all apart anyway... :)
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Post by r055 » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:36 pm

found this... :oops:

http://www.elise-faq.info/index.php?title=Gearbox

need to learn to search before posting... :)
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Post by hiscot » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:42 pm

also just fitted a quick shift and the nlytron bushes
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totaly changes the gear change feel
most likely to be the bell crank thats stiff
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Post by Rich H » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:59 pm

Check all the bolts are tight on the cross gate bell crank too.
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Post by woody » Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:24 pm

And that the bell crank hasn't somehow been bent, as mine was :? :roll:

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