either the linkage or the box on my CQ is shagged.
I'm pretty sure its just the linkage, as once in gear, the car runs fine and no nasty noises, jumping out of gear or anything untoward.
Changing gear is like stirring a big bowl of soup - a good 2" of play in the shifter when its in gear. Selecting 5th and reverse is difficult, as the gate seems way over to the right, almost too far to reach. I've replaced the ball joint thing under the gaitor as there was lots of play in that, but no change unfortunately. Still feels like a transit van when i'm changing gear.
Can anyone tell me if this is likely to be a sworn out linkage or box (167k on the car) and how i might got about trying to rectify the problem?
I'm pretty sure its just the linkage, as once in gear, the car runs fine and no nasty noises, jumping out of gear or anything untoward.
Changing gear is like stirring a big bowl of soup - a good 2" of play in the shifter when its in gear. Selecting 5th and reverse is difficult, as the gate seems way over to the right, almost too far to reach. I've replaced the ball joint thing under the gaitor as there was lots of play in that, but no change unfortunately. Still feels like a transit van when i'm changing gear.
Can anyone tell me if this is likely to be a sworn out linkage or box (167k on the car) and how i might got about trying to rectify the problem?
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