loose Shifting

[Coadt]

I have just bought a 96 MX3 with a 1.8l and its my first. I have noticed its hard to find the gears. I have been driving a stick for a long time and this is the one of the hardest. Is this normal (don''t think so) and how can I correct this problem. I am looking at a short shifter would that solve the problem or is there bushing that need to be replaced.

[neli_nael]

i wouldnt say loose but the gears are pretty far apart. i got a cheap ebay short shifter for about $20 that help it out tremendously. i got bushings from http://corksport.com/store/category/53f ... train.html

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

Wrong forum.

[Coadt]

Thanks for the info.......Wasn't quite sure were to post

[Daninski]

Get lots of penatrant. Go to the dealer and order new bolts front and back and 4 plastic grommets that go in the linkage. Install the new bolts and gromments and your shifter will be like new. I just did mine and it went from sloppy to slicker than snot on a roosters lip. Be advised, which ever way you go getting the bolts out is tough. Soak them first then I found using a pneumatic impact chisel the best way to drive the bolts out.