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On one of my Festivas the shifter can be put into say first gear and moved around in a complete circle... you can't feel the "H" pattern at all! What do I need to fix this?
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most likely shifter bushings. FB71 is selling them on here i believe. look in the for sale forum.89 L, hopefully returning from the dead soon with a little more power... :twisted:
http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...77-my-89-build
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^^^not me, F3BZ.Jim DeAngelis
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Bright Blue 93 GL (1.6 8v, 5spd) (Hula-Baloo)
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Can you shift into any other gear ?
The last Festiva that I had that did that had a shifter gate inside the tranny was broke .------------------------------------------------
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Yeah it shifts fine... Just doesn't have the feel of the "H" pattern its all over the place ya know? LoL... is there any pics of the bearings I need to replace?Comment
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Yep , most likely the shifter bushings then have deteriorated and now you have excess play .
Can you pull the shifter up , or is it solid in the floor .
Meaning the shifter itself can fall down thru the floor .------------------------------------------------
The Trigger - Midwest Festiva Inc., Illinois Chapter
Smart Passion white with H-D interior
HD2500 Duramax Chevy
Harley Davidson Ultra classic ..I am in love !!
Pro Street S-10 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2214968
Diamond white Deville 27,000 mile cream puff
Z28 LS1 power 500 +
90 Festy L daily driver wants to be modded, OK
It is being modded , a little at a time http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2214953
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FB71, F3BZ....gaa why so many F's?! :lol:
my bad FB71.89 L, hopefully returning from the dead soon with a little more power... :twisted:
http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...77-my-89-build
92 integra, daily driver, broke a clutch disc, sold
New dd, 02 Nissan sentra, 1.8 5 spdComment
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no probJim DeAngelis
kittens give Morbo gas!!
Bright Blue 93 GL (1.6 8v, 5spd) (Hula-Baloo)
Performance Red 94 Aspire SE (Stimpson)Comment
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I'll check that out tomorrow. Thanks so far for the help.Originally posted by packrat427Comment
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I have the same problem, so keep us updated on how you fix that...Denis
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you'll need 6 plastic bushings all in all for the whole assemblyComment
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Yes, your shifter bushings are definitely the problem. For the shifter base, you can replace the shot rubber bushing with washers that you can size up at the hardware store. That'll firm up the base a bit. For the cables, you'll need some replacements... you could use steel rollerblade bushings that will fit in the place of the bearing in the bearing race. It's a popular mod with Mitsubishis and Hondas. After that, you should have a firmer shift than stock
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Just replace mine bushings that fix it, got it from F3BZ
here is his post
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i just bought a 93 today. My shifter falls down. Do I need bushings or is it the lever housing?Comment
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