The 5 speed shift linkage-

My '85 5 speed has started doing something in the past week that baffles me. I go to put it into reverse...

[For you automatic types, this means moving the shifter way left, push down, all the way forward....and feel it go into the gear]

But it seems like my shifter has shifted to the left. I go to put it in reverse, and I can't get it there! I have had to remove the shift boot a few times and move the rod to the left right against the console. Something has happened, the shifter has "moved" to the left, apparently.

Tonight, I purposely "banged" the shifter to the extreme right, and it went into reverse instantly.

I have spent some time in the 928 WSM's and in Volume III page 34-8c it shows the shift linkage. What comes to mind is WHY did Porsche use part number 15? It connects two feet forward at a ball joint. Why? Why not just have a ball joint welded right there?

I wonder if the joint that has bolt 19 has slipped. Has anyone had any experience with this?

N!

my car started doing that once the ball cups were fading. then the linkup gave out all the way and no more shifting... second gear was it.

I've spent the day perusing Rennlist, and despite the fact that I am BANNED, my other screen name tells me that it is the shifter coupling that is probably the culprit!

[I'm sure that Randy Venier still loves me....]

Anyway, I've investigated the ways to fix this, and I think the best on is just to buy a new shift joint from the major supplier, 928 International. 928 Motorsports has an amazing part that allows you to adjust your shift feel. OK, but I don't know how to adjust that! All I want is for the car to go into reverse~

I'm just going to buy a new shift coupler from 928Intl. This solves my problem and keeps a 928 vendor in business.

N!

there is a quick shifter available through Roger (928sRus); designed by Colin

I have one on the GTS......night and day compared to stock.

malcolm;14145 wrote: there is a quick shifter available through Roger (928sRus); designed by Colin

I have one on the GTS......night and day compared to stock.

I don't see that on his website. Care to post a link?

N

Normy;14155 wrote: I don't see that on his website. Care to post a link?

N

It isn't listed on the website to my knowledge. Roger and Laura are best by phone or email.