Shifter Platform Kluge

[Laldog]

One of the 2 shifter platform mounting bolts has broken away from my transmission. Rather than pulling the transmission, boring a hole and tapping in a deeper thread, (which I plan to do in the future), I've mounted a rubber bushing at the front of the shifter platform, securing it to the transmission tunnel, just behind the shifter.

Presently the car is shifting fine and the feels tighter than it has in a long time. It is a lot less sloppy than previous.

Is there any reason why this will not succeed, and more importantly, does anyone forsee this causing long-term problems with my transmission?

Also, I've always had a strange "whirring" noise when downshifting, not loud or grinding, but since we're talking transmissions and shifting, is this a common coupe occurrence?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Cornishman]

I think this fix will be fine. It is similar to a common approach when doing a 5 speed conversion. Might put a second nut onto it to be sure to lock it.
But let’s hear what the experts say.

 

[Ohmess]

This is very similar to the manner in which I have my shift platform installed. I would flip the bolt around so that the head is underneath the car and add a second nut on the other end to ensure it does not come off. See discussion here: https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/a...orm-on-a-5-speed-conversion.31874/post-260571