split pin or gearbox mount

1. kistigun Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Weert NL Posts: 713 Citroen Saxo 1.4 VTS MK2 2000 TU3JP

   #1 29th May 2009, 13:53

   Ok I've allready searched on the forum about this but cant find a clear answer. My gearstick feels loose/woobly and I want to fix this. Some say you have to change the gearbox mount for a new or aftermarket one, other say you have to bore out the pin in the selector on the box and replace it with the new one.
   
   What would be the best and quikest solution? And are there any guides on this matter?
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 29th May 2009, 16:25

   I would start by checking the gear linkages, if they are worn or a bit lose, then i would buy some uprated gear linkages for around £45 in the UK. After that, if it dosent solve the problem, gearbox mount, however that wont make a huge difference. Also, a quickshift can help stiffen up the gearstick.
   
   However, most standard saxo's have a lose/wobly gearstick, so unless its excessivly wobbly you shouldnt worry too much about this.
3. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #3 29th May 2009, 17:00

   its an easy fix mate, knock out the pin in the linkage, redrill it bigger and fit a split pin. i'll post a pic in a sec
4. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #4 29th May 2009, 17:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by db_sax I would start by checking the gear linkages, if they are worn or a bit lose, then i would buy some uprated gear linkages for around £45 in the UK. After that, if it dosent solve the problem, gearbox mount, however that wont make a huge difference. Also, a quickshift can help stiffen up the gearstick. However, most standard saxo's have a lose/wobly gearstick, so unless its excessivly wobbly you shouldnt worry too much about this.

   shouldnt need to spend any money to fix this problem, and the wobbly gearstick cna easily be cured.
5. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #5 29th May 2009, 17:01

   put split pin through here
   
   
6. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #6 29th May 2009, 17:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by williamsvts shouldnt need to spend any money to fix this problem, and the wobbly gearstick cna easily be cured.

   
   Have to admit though mate he can do the pin and it will be no different, unless he fits a larger one. Had the same problem, done the samw tih no fix, so done what ive advised, job done
7. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #7 29th May 2009, 17:06

   i done mine and fixed it, and another box i sold. you need to drill the pin from box and linkage to a larger size and fit a good split pin in.
8. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

   #8 29th May 2009, 18:13

   Williams, is this the same problem I have?
   
   When I move the gearstick left / right, there's loads of play. You can flap it with your pinky and the top of the stick will move over an inch before it actually does anything / gets hard to move!
   
   While moving the stick left / right, I followed the linkage to the gearbox, and found a lever. This lever is all floppy, hence the problem. Never had the problem with my stock box. Happened as soon as I fitted my high mileage S1 box.
9. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #9 30th May 2009, 08:28

   yeah, that should cure it.
10. kistigun Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Weert NL Posts: 713 Citroen Saxo 1.4 VTS MK2 2000 TU3JP

    #10 31st May 2009, 11:19

    ok thanks everyone. Going to try and drill out the pin. If that doesn't work I'll buy some new linkages. Do i need to remove the box?
11. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #11 31st May 2009, 15:58

    yes, dont drill the pin out. knock the pin out then drill the hole to what ever size split pin you are using.
12. Toad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can

    #12 1st June 2009, 08:41

    Thanks guv!
13. user_12874 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 London, England Posts: 734 Saxo VTS, Audi A6 Avant Quattro.

    #13 1st June 2009, 20:11

    
    
    or you can weld it
14. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #14 2nd June 2009, 09:20

    just put a split pin in like the pic i posted above.