erinaldi

Hi All - The Mrs. was driving (I was riding shotgun) when the shift **** broke loose on our '88 944. Ooooww! We made it to the shoulder and I discovered the clip had fallen off the pin and the **** was free of the transmission. Closer inspection revealed that the pin is worn and I expect the clip to fall out again. I've found a shift lever replacement ($54) but now wonder if this is something a novice like myself can replace. I own basic tools can change a spark plug but wouldn't dare remove a transmission.
Thanks for any jokes and/or advice.
-erinaldi

UncleMaz

Hey there. It is a really simple job. Make sure you replace all of the hardware (bushing, washer, eclip). I bought mine at Performance (www.automotion.com) but I am certain other folks have sponsored suggestions. Once you pop the shift surround off, it is just two bolts. (13mm I believe/use an extender). The hardest thing is getting the bushing off. I would replace the bushing. Also have some CV grease around for re-insertion. Make sure you wear gloves as it is pretty sooty down there. Also, make sure you have a magnet handy for when you lose a washer in the foam. Good luck.

catamount

It's a very simple job that's a little messy. Probably the hardest part for me when I did it was the silly little bushing that the ball rides in.

triscadek

When you replace the shifter put in the 924 bushing... the best $1.50 you will ever spend, guaranteed. I did mine with the shift rod still in the car.

When I replaced a 2nd worn shifter in about 3 years I put the bushing in. Afterwards I couldn't believe the difference, very precise feel. The inside of the shift rod from the transaxle gets worn too and this repairs that wear.

http://www.dietersmotorsports.com/tech/tech-july-03.htm

joejoe

Just did this for our s2. Mark the bolt pattern with a permanent marker before removing.

dhall615

its uber easy. 10 min fix. just have a replacement plactic bushing that the ball on bottom of the shift lever sits in. i wasnt carefull and the bushing flew off the ball hit the ground and shattered into a thousand pices.