Woobly gear stick!

1. jsdvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 morecambe Posts: 4286 2003 vtr/s

   #1 25th February 2009, 18:36

   My gear stick is really wobbly and loose when in and out of gear and hard sometimes hard too get in 1st and 2nd. Is it because i need new linkages? Gearbox mount? or is it the gearbox itself?
2. saxo_furio2000 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Portsmouth Posts: 556 Integra DC5 supercharged

   #2 25th February 2009, 18:51

   check under the car and see if the linkages are worn this sometimes makes your gear stick wobble , i suggest getting better linkages than standard but it up to you, if you end up replacing them
3. stupotvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 EDINBURGH Posts: 3143 BMW e36 328i sport

   #3 25th February 2009, 19:39

   a new lower gearbox mout will sort this out usually
4. user_27121 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 5204

   #4 25th February 2009, 20:03

   My gear stick is a bit wobbly too. Is it a major problem. Got a new clutch yesterday and can't really afford to spend mega money on this atm.
5. stupotvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 EDINBURGH Posts: 3143 BMW e36 328i sport

   #5 25th February 2009, 20:06

   lower mount cost hardly anything a upgraded power flex on is £23 odd on kam racing so a standard one would be around £10 I guess
6. jsdvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 morecambe Posts: 4286 2003 vtr/s

   #6 25th February 2009, 20:24

   So say if i got the powerflex mount, and which new linkages would do the trick? How hard would be to fit or get a garage to do them? Im not all that good with that sort of stuff.
7. shawn-vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 East Yorkshire Hull Posts: 146 mk2 silver saxo vtr

   #7 25th February 2009, 21:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stupotvtr lower mount cost hardly anything a upgraded power flex on is £23 odd on kam racing so a standard one would be around £10 I guess

   
   ive having this same problem to mine goes in all gears fine bit the gear stick is slack as fook feels like stiring soup lol will the lower mount sort that out ? i thought i needed a new gear box
8. stu-n-shell Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Perth Posts: 4798 posi blue desire vt lookalike

   #8 25th February 2009, 21:07

   isnt it the spit pin on the selector?
9. leighwinter Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 connahs quay Posts: 441 1.2 vauxhall corsa 1.4 mg zr 1.4 punto turbo 1

   #9 16th August 2009, 08:28

   ive been doin alot of research on this as its rly pissn me off now and ive found that if you have play back and forth in the selector then it is the pin which is easily change
10. jsdvtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 morecambe Posts: 4286 2003 vtr/s

    #10 18th August 2009, 10:33

    So its not the bush then as was going to get one of these. I have now got my xs gear linkages, will fitting them change it back to how should be or is it not that?
11. Raz Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Darlington Posts: 8766 Icelandic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS

    #11 18th August 2009, 10:39

    I had the same problem on my VTR box, the gearstick was really wobbly and sometime hard to select gears. Took the car to Manic Motors and they found a small pin that was slowly making its way out.
    
    PM Manic Motors with the link to this thread...they should be able to help
12. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #12 18th August 2009, 13:08

    Yes, as mentioned... You need a new "roll pin" knocked in. They cost about 35p from Peugeot. Part number: 250924.
13. si_pnefc L-plater Joined: Aug 2009 Blackpool Posts: 58 Mk2 Saxo 1.1i

    #13 18th August 2009, 13:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Toad Yes, as mentioned... You need a new "roll pin" knocked in. They cost about 35p from Peugeot. Part number: 250924.

    I've also got this problem with my Saxo. Any idea how much it would cost to get done, or is it a possible DIY job?
14. kyle1989 Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 saxo 1.1

    #14 19th August 2009, 19:13

    my gear sticks loads wobly,i struggle to get the gear into reverse,it takes bout 3 or 4 tymes before it goes into gear,any segestions why its like that?
15. kyle1989 Newbie Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 11 saxo 1.1

    #15 19th August 2009, 19:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by si_pnefc I've also got this problem with my Saxo. Any idea how much it would cost to get done, or is it a possible DIY job?

    my saxo dont go in to reverse gear,it takes a while to get into gear,no idea why its like that or whats the cause,any idea?
16. user_28436 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Shropshire Posts: 1786

    #16 19th August 2009, 19:46

    Is there a guide to knocking this pin back in? When im in first i can move the gear stick side to side as if its in neutral
17. STROKERBOY L-plater Joined: Aug 2009 ?????????????????? Posts: 39 1.8 8v Saxo Turbo. evo vi

    #17 19th August 2009, 21:38

    wobbly knobs or wat lol
18. banty L-plater Joined: Sep 2008 derby Posts: 30 gold saxo furio y reg

    #18 23rd August 2009, 09:35

    my roll pin started to come out,knocked it back in and put a thick cable tie round it..... (job done)....
19. chris84 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 durham Posts: 1218 02 black vts with nitrous!!

    #19 23rd August 2009, 14:33

    Its amazing how many people have wobbly knobs i thought it was just me!!!! lol
20. richy_t_123 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 newcastle Posts: 980 2002 silver vts

    #20 23rd August 2009, 14:38

    i have got the same prob. like said had mine to manic motors and it is the link pin.
21. user_28436 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Shropshire Posts: 1786

    #21 23rd August 2009, 19:24

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by banty my roll pin started to come out,knocked it back in and put a thick cable tie round it..... (job done)....

    Pictures? How did you do it?
22. user_27150 Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Glasgow Posts: 1452 Saxo VTR

    #22 23rd August 2009, 19:47

    same problem with reverse with me and when it doesn't go in it makes a whining noise (obviously not in gear) pure pain in the arse
23. Timc_182 L-plater Joined: Sep 2007 dorset Posts: 86 citroen saxo 1.6 VTR, mk1 vw caddy pickup (proje

    #23 23rd August 2009, 20:08

    i have the same problem, would like pics if anyone has them, or just explanation of where abouts the pin is that you have to nock back in?
24. user_35014 Established Member Joined: Jun 2009 Helensburgh Posts: 1206 Cammed Ph2 VTS

    #24 25th August 2009, 14:00

    ITs a common problem on older cars, more common than people think. I had it on a 620ti and it turned out to be the selector pins under the gearstick. I just welded in a steering column U-joint and it was sorted.
    
    Pulling it all out is a good reason to install a quickshift too.