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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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slop in the gears...

I recently replaced the worn-out transmission in my '79 280ZX with another tranny. However, I just started noticing that there is a lot of slop in the gears, i.e. the shifter can be moved around a lot even when the car is in gear. I was wondering if there was anything I could do to reduce some of this movement? Thanks in advance for any help.
-Randy
Old Jul 18, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Try Zhome.com and check out their technical library. There is an article there that has a step by step process on how to replace worn shifter bushings. I have heard of people pressing in (now help me out here Darrel) Chrysler door hinge?? bushings that you can get from the HELP section at your local autoparts store.
Hope this helps you out.
Old Aug 5, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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where would i be able to get a hold of this part to replace my worn out one?
Old Aug 16, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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"help me" line of products has a bushing kit for a chrysler door hinge. The number is # 38377. cost is about $4. press in one side at a time then press in the pin to form the bushing.
Old Aug 16, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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thanks for the info guys....it shouldn't be too bad to put the bushings in myself afterall...
Old Aug 22, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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Ok, i got the new bushings from the dealership. But how am i gonna get the old bushing off the bottom of the control lever? Should I just try to break it off and push the new one on myself or am i going to have to take it somewhere to be pressed on? I just dont want to pry the old one off and not be able to put the new one on myself. Thanks.
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