Couldn't get into 2nd gear...SOLVED

While you are down there…assuming we are talking about a 4 speed…

you should change your 4 shift platform blocks.
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or 280.00 at ECS tuning


your choice….
 
sfdon said:
While you are down there…assuming we are talking about a 4 speed…

you should change your 4 shift platform blocks.
27.00 at Pelican

BMW Shift Tower Mount MTC 25.11.1.202.842 25111202842 25 11 1 202 842 25-11-1-202-842 | Pelican Parts

MTC Shift Tower Mount. Call (310)626-8765. May Qualify For FREE SHIPPING. Parts# 25 11 1 202 842 25-11-1-202-842 25.11.1.202.842 25111202842. Bavaria, 735i, 733i, 635CSi, 633CSi, 630CSi, 535is, 535i, 530i, 528i, 528e.
www.pelicanparts.com


or 280.00 at ECS tuning


your choice….
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Thanks Don, but it is a 5 speed...
 
See attached. Can someone tell me how do I get to the upper bolt in the shift platform bushing? There is only about 3/4" of space. Is it more accessible when you remove the bottom bolt?

In second photo, is this gap here par for the course? There's about an inch of space above it.
 

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Rjsnyc said:
See attached. Can someone tell me how do I get to the upper bolt in the shift platform bushing? There is only about 3/4" of space. Is it more accessible when you remove the bottom bolt?

In second photo, is this gap here par for the course? There's about an inch of space above it.
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Does the back end of the shift platform move up and down with the shifter?
 
Dan Wood said:
Does the back end of the shift platform move up and down with the shifter?
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Yes it does. It was determined the two bushings need to be replaced. Which I have. It's just very tight in there to remove from under the car. Im looking into it again this eve
 
Rjsnyc said:
Yes it does. It was determined the two bushings need to be replaced. Which I have. It's just very tight in there to remove from under the car. Im looking into it again this eve
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The back end of the shifter shouldn't move up and down. It is should be supported with a bracket from below or bolted to the tunnel from above.
 
Dan Wood said:
Does the back end of the shift platform move up and down with the shifter?
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In the below photo, that's the end of the shift platform. There is about an inch of space between it and the tunnel. Yet no bolt or hole for one. I don't know if this is something the new bushings will correct, or if something else is missing.
 

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What is the bolt to the right attached to?

How much does this platform move up and down?
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HB Chris said:
Doesn’t the bolt forward of that one bolt to top of the tunnel? Peel back your carpet to check. One of those needs to be bolted to tunnel.
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Thanks Chris. In fact that bolt is broken. It goes thru the tunnel. The head you can see from inside the shifter boot. So that too will get replaced.
 
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