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Shifter Linkage/ Detent Problem
GearJammer Offline
Junior Member
#1
Okay fellas, usually the search feature answers any questions I have but this one seems to be a new one.

Something went whacko with the detents inside my A4LD. It jammed in drive, and when I tried to put it in park things got even more messed up. Eventually i messed with it enough that I broke the shifter cable. Now I need to replace that, but I obviously need to fix the original problem first.

I can get the tranny in park by putting a wrench on the linkage and moving it. It doesn't move easy though. Once I have it in park I can start the car, and get it into drive the same way. I can't seem to get reverse though, and things just aren't right. I pulled the pan off expecting the problem to be obvious, but it isn't. I don't know what it's supposed to look like inside so I can't tell what is messed up. Is there a manual that shows how the linkage and everything under the pan should go?
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2birdsinthefalls887 Offline
Senior Member
#2
Hey Gearjammer,
The shift cable may be the beginning and only problem, it may heve just worn out and caused hard shifting till it broke. Check your grounds to the engine too, I have seen times where the engine ground was bad, and the shifter cable acted as a ground cable and melted, it was on older cars than ours, but just a guess.
87 T/C,base, 5spd, bright red metalic, 136,000 miles. My pride and joy of the fleet.
88 Turbo Coupe,loaded 104,000,
88 Turbo Coupe,Fully loaded,
Been to Carlisle 2002,2003, 2004,2005,2006,2007
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BJL Offline
Moderator
#3
i have a shifter cabel if you need it, i bought it about 6 months ago and ionly used it for 2 (did the 5spd swap) my previuos cbale broke becuas ei didnt have aparking brake and my driveway is on an incline.
email me at [email protected]

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Brian J Larkin
1988 Non-Turbo Turbo Coupe
new paint job as of 12/8
med gray met. raven/gray interior, fully loaded minus leather and sunroof!
converted to N/A 2.3l by previuos owner, but its a nice driver with working A/C!
sequentail turn signals, 3g alt,afpr, k&n, 2 1/2in cold air intake.
custom 2in dual exhuast with SN95 SS tips. Tripcomputer, a/f and vac guages. color coded wheels
1988 Turbo Coupe 5spd
dark blue metallic (the original Turbo!)
gillis boost valve, k&n cone,AFPR, 255lph, HP pump,3G 130amp alt, 3.73 gears,mild torquie cam, factory DP, 2003 mustang take off SS mufflers and custom BJL 2 1/4 tails.
(needs a front frame pull) DOH!!!!!
Brian Larkin
88TC 330,000 miles
Slightly Modified
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GearJammer Offline
Junior Member
#4
I definately do need a shifter cable. I haven't even had time to check and see if I can get one locally at a dealer or something yet.

The thing was shifting fine before it went. I drove it out to the store to get some stuff, and when I got back in it was hard to get out of park. It went into drive okay, I drove home, and it wouldn't go back into park. Naturally, I couldn't start the bastard either.

I got it into park by putting a wrench on the shifter cable nut and moving it, while my old lady sat inside and moved the shifter. I got it started, tried pulling it into drive, and the cable snapped.

Like I said, I can move the linkage with a wrench just fine. It makes nice positive clicks and everything, but I tried it with the car running, chained to a hoist, and it didn't seem to ever go into reverse.

I'd really like to do the five speed swap, but I just don't have the time to source all the parts.
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Thndrchckn420 Offline
Senior Member
#5
Quote:I'd really like to do the five speed swap, but I just don't have the time to source all the parts. [/B]


Check out my post in the Parts for sale forum. All the parts you need for the swap. Cheap!. Im in northern Virginia.
88 5-spd. Precision SC-50 ball bearing turbo, gillis, full 3" exhaust w/ 3- 1/2 crome tip, ported E-6, ported big exhaust valve head, ranger roller cam, Essy cam gear, K&N cone in front of the radiator, gutted upper, knife edged lower, Walbro 255HP pump, Kirban AFPR, Forge BPV, PA Performance 130 AMP Alt...
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GearJammer Offline
Junior Member
#6
Quote:Originally posted by Thndrchckn420:

Check out my post in the Parts for sale forum. All the parts you need for the swap. Cheap!. Im in northern Virginia.

Aye Carumba! That'd be perfect... I am loaded for a monday morning delivery about 40 miles from you in Hagerstown, MD. How far off of 81 are you, and can I get to where it's at in an 18 wheeler?
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Thndrchckn420 Offline
Senior Member
#7
I am less than 2 miles from 81. Exit 310. I live on a cauldesac(sp). But I could meet you somewhere with the parts if thats too tight. Im one exit south of Winchester (exit 313). Let me know what is easiest for you.
88 5-spd. Precision SC-50 ball bearing turbo, gillis, full 3" exhaust w/ 3- 1/2 crome tip, ported E-6, ported big exhaust valve head, ranger roller cam, Essy cam gear, K&N cone in front of the radiator, gutted upper, knife edged lower, Walbro 255HP pump, Kirban AFPR, Forge BPV, PA Performance 130 AMP Alt...
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GearJammer Offline
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#8
Yeah, I am reloading paverstones in Hagerstown so I'd be loaded pretty heavy. Do you know of a place nearby that trucks can get into?
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Thndrchckn420 Offline
Senior Member
#9
Truck stop? There are several truck stops at exit 313. There are also a lot of large parking lots. Walmart, Delco Plaza.

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88 5-spd. Precision SC-50 ball bearing turbo, gillis, full 3" exhaust w/ 3- 1/2 crome tip, ported E-6, ported big exhaust valve head, ranger roller cam, Essy cam gear, K&N cone in front of the radiator, gutted upper, knife edged lower, Walbro 255HP pump, Kirban AFPR, Forge BPV, PA Performance 130 AMP Alt...
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GearJammer Offline
Junior Member
#10
That would rock!

What time is good for you on Monday?
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