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Shifter Issues - not centering in neutral
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<blockquote data-quote="Huachipato" data-source="post: 15676596" data-attributes="member: 22395"><p>After driving to work this morning - I can report that I can really feel the difference.</p><p></p><p>I get the feeling that the shifter placement was a little off with the busted spring in there because I did have a little binding trying to get it into most gears, but especially into first. After this morning's drive I can say it is it's normal notchy but smooth self again. The other thing I noticed was the back and forth I do in neutral (you know - to confirm and make sure it is actually in neutral) is a lot tougher to do now. It definitely takes more force to move the shifter right or left. I do much rather this stiffness compared to the sloppy feeling I had yesterday though.</p><p></p><p>I don't think I mentioned it - but I think you have to call MGW to order new springs. The cost was $10 plus shipping (about $4 for me). Job was fairly straight forward but I do wish it came with some instructions since there are caps (whatever they are called) on the old springs that need to be re-used on the new ones.</p><p></p><p>EDIT 8/17/2017: </p><p>I don't really want to boost this back to the top - but did want to add a little feedback I got from MGW.</p><p></p><p>In reference to removing the shift stop screws - they said it was okay to just remove. If you were concerned about the holes left behind you could use button head screws to close them up.</p><p></p><p>Also - had to go back and look for it, but I installed my shifter back on 12/26/2006:</p><p><a href="https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/need-help-mgw-shifter-install-stuck.347927/" target="_blank">https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/need-help-mgw-shifter-install-stuck.347927/</a></p><p>Based on the date of install - I calculated I had about 59K miles on the shifter before the springs went bad. This falls in line with the MGW Technician's assessment that they springs will last 50K to 60K miles. </p><p></p><p>Lastly - for those who care - the shifter ball is surrounded by High Temp Automotive Bearing grease. I mention this cause the springs were coated in it - in some nice gooey red grease. It would be good to have some of it on hand in case you decide to coat the new springs in it while you have the shifter all opened up.</p><p></p><p>Alright - I think that's it....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Huachipato, post: 15676596, member: 22395"] After driving to work this morning - I can report that I can really feel the difference. I get the feeling that the shifter placement was a little off with the busted spring in there because I did have a little binding trying to get it into most gears, but especially into first. After this morning's drive I can say it is it's normal notchy but smooth self again. The other thing I noticed was the back and forth I do in neutral (you know - to confirm and make sure it is actually in neutral) is a lot tougher to do now. It definitely takes more force to move the shifter right or left. I do much rather this stiffness compared to the sloppy feeling I had yesterday though. I don't think I mentioned it - but I think you have to call MGW to order new springs. The cost was $10 plus shipping (about $4 for me). Job was fairly straight forward but I do wish it came with some instructions since there are caps (whatever they are called) on the old springs that need to be re-used on the new ones. EDIT 8/17/2017: I don't really want to boost this back to the top - but did want to add a little feedback I got from MGW. In reference to removing the shift stop screws - they said it was okay to just remove. If you were concerned about the holes left behind you could use button head screws to close them up. Also - had to go back and look for it, but I installed my shifter back on 12/26/2006: [URL]https://www.svtperformance.com/forums/threads/need-help-mgw-shifter-install-stuck.347927/[/URL] Based on the date of install - I calculated I had about 59K miles on the shifter before the springs went bad. This falls in line with the MGW Technician's assessment that they springs will last 50K to 60K miles. Lastly - for those who care - the shifter ball is surrounded by High Temp Automotive Bearing grease. I mention this cause the springs were coated in it - in some nice gooey red grease. It would be good to have some of it on hand in case you decide to coat the new springs in it while you have the shifter all opened up. Alright - I think that's it.... [/QUOTE]
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