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07-03-2005, 11:38 PM
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Two questions, shifter bushings, and ashtray retainer screws...
On the 300D, first... is it necessary to replace both A/T shifter bushings to stop the vibrations and loose sloppiness of the gear shifter?
-AND SECOND- After I installed my new gear shifter knob, the screw that retained my ashtray compartment (other screw was missing) would not bite to the threads, and just turn and turn, I tried both sides with the same results. Is there a trick to getting the screw to bite or perhaps I have stripped threads? -Joe
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07-03-2005, 11:46 PM
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i would replce both bushings, perhaps the screw for the ash tray is too small
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07-04-2005, 07:42 AM
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No, it is not necessary to replace both, IF only one is worn badly. Would it be worth replacing both? YES, because the old one will wear out before the new one and you will need to get under there again. They are really cheap and although a little diffucult to fit, can both be done at the same time while you are working on the car. The shifter will regain its positive feel but you may need to adjust the neutral switch if someone has tried to compensate for the wear by mal-adjusting the NS.
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07-04-2005, 10:29 AM
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Just want to throw my two cents in. I bought a.t. bushings because my shift linkage was very, very sloppy. When I got underneath the car, the old bushings looked old, but not completely deteriorated. So I started looking around a bit closer, and the real problem had nothing to do with the bushings. Where the linkage actually connects to the tranny, there is a saddle clamp. This clamp had loosened just enough that when I shifted the linkage, it was rocking a bit before actually engaging the mechanism, thus causing my sloppy shifting. I would recommend putting a quick wrench on that just to make sure. Very, very easy, very quick. Just my thoughts...
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07-04-2005, 10:34 AM
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Hey Joe,
When you replace these remember to take pics of the process. 
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07-04-2005, 01:34 PM
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07-05-2005, 08:19 PM
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screwy
the screw in the ash tray mount may have one of those clips which can slide out of position (a clip with the threads on it).
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