Shifter cable positioning / adjustment
Discussion
I've just installed a new 997.2 GT3 shifter into my 996.2 GT3and had a quick question...
Some people have said that the cables should be placed back exactly in the same position as they came out (count the threads and place back exactly) and others have said that the grey/green tool (came with the new shifter) that holds the shifter in neutral should be used and the cables installed with the shifter in that position.
Can anybody clarify the correct procedure?
Many thanks.
Some people have said that the cables should be placed back exactly in the same position as they came out (count the threads and place back exactly) and others have said that the grey/green tool (came with the new shifter) that holds the shifter in neutral should be used and the cables installed with the shifter in that position.
Can anybody clarify the correct procedure?
Many thanks.
I’ve always marked the metal with a fine permenant marker at the exact point where it reaches the end of the sleeve so that on reinstallation they can be put back in the right place
On mine I accidentally rubbed off the marked line! Was s
tting myself but It is very obvious if you have done it wrong, shift through the gears including reverse with the car off. If they don’t engage right or the lever doesn’t move over or up and down, then adjust the cables stop position in its boot, the one that relates to the axis that doesn’t work.
If I can do it anyone can!
On mine I accidentally rubbed off the marked line! Was s
tting myself but It is very obvious if you have done it wrong, shift through the gears including reverse with the car off. If they don’t engage right or the lever doesn’t move over or up and down, then adjust the cables stop position in its boot, the one that relates to the axis that doesn’t work. If I can do it anyone can!
Thanks guys. But as per the two posts above... one person says to do it one way and the other to do it the other way!
Maybe there is no right or wrong? Maybe I should try it both ways and see what feels best? Although, would I be right in guessing that all that would change is a very slight different position of the gear leaver? Would there be any difference to the shifts?
Maybe there is no right or wrong? Maybe I should try it both ways and see what feels best? Although, would I be right in guessing that all that would change is a very slight different position of the gear leaver? Would there be any difference to the shifts?
You do need to mark the cables, sure there is some flexibility but it needs to be close. The locking tool locks the gearbox in neutral, so you know the cables are in the right place when you remove them. I tried to find a guide on cable positioning when I did mine, just so I would know what moving the cable back/forward 3 notches would do, but couldn't find anything.
It's only if you have a dodgy shift already you should play with the cables to see if you can improve it.
The left cable does reverse only by the way, all forward gears are right side.
It's only if you have a dodgy shift already you should play with the cables to see if you can improve it.
The left cable does reverse only by the way, all forward gears are right side.
It’s only £10 it’s just a bit of plastic
Didn’t know the left one was only reverse that’s news to me and I’ve changed 4 so far
Just buy a fine permenant marker pen and mark the cable. You’ll see what to do when you open it it’s pretty obvious.
I’d also take a couple photos before removing it just in case
Didn’t know the left one was only reverse that’s news to me and I’ve changed 4 so far
Just buy a fine permenant marker pen and mark the cable. You’ll see what to do when you open it it’s pretty obvious.
I’d also take a couple photos before removing it just in case
Short shift reduces lever travel between gears; the trade off is increased shift effort. After fitting, gear selection when cold can feel notchy - especially 2nd.
Ignore comment above about left and right cables - one cable moves the mech forward and backwards the other cable moves the mech across the gate; you need both, correctly adjusted for it to work properly!!
For reference; with both cables removed from the selector in the car and the transmission in neutral the cables are in 'rest' position. The transmission has all the detented gear positions within its selector mechanism - the lever doesn't have any predefined gate so can be placed 'anywhere' which leads to issues.
Using the tool fixes the lever in the neutral position - the transmission is fixed; the lever is fixed; install cables - simple!
If for personal preference you want the lever a bit further back or forward or you dont have the tool, ID the cable that is moved when the lever is moved forward and adjust only that one (eg: lever is too far back in 2nd/4th/6th it will be not far enough forward in R/1st/3rd/5th) select 4th - this holds the cable securely via the transmission detent, release cable and refit with the threaded portion further in the mount.
If the lever is leaning left or right; adjust the other cable - in the same way, more threads in the mount moves the lever one way, less threads; the other.
Ignore comment above about left and right cables - one cable moves the mech forward and backwards the other cable moves the mech across the gate; you need both, correctly adjusted for it to work properly!!
For reference; with both cables removed from the selector in the car and the transmission in neutral the cables are in 'rest' position. The transmission has all the detented gear positions within its selector mechanism - the lever doesn't have any predefined gate so can be placed 'anywhere' which leads to issues.
Using the tool fixes the lever in the neutral position - the transmission is fixed; the lever is fixed; install cables - simple!
If for personal preference you want the lever a bit further back or forward or you dont have the tool, ID the cable that is moved when the lever is moved forward and adjust only that one (eg: lever is too far back in 2nd/4th/6th it will be not far enough forward in R/1st/3rd/5th) select 4th - this holds the cable securely via the transmission detent, release cable and refit with the threaded portion further in the mount.
If the lever is leaning left or right; adjust the other cable - in the same way, more threads in the mount moves the lever one way, less threads; the other.
Pope said:
Short shift reduces lever travel between gears; the trade off is increased shift effort. After fitting, gear selection when cold can feel notchy - especially 2nd.
Ignore comment above about left and right cables - one cable moves the mech forward and backwards the other cable moves the mech across the gate; you need both, correctly adjusted for it to work properly!!
For reference; with both cables removed from the selector in the car and the transmission in neutral the cables are in 'rest' position. The transmission has all the detented gear positions within its selector mechanism - the lever doesn't have any predefined gate so can be placed 'anywhere' which leads to issues.
Using the tool fixes the lever in the neutral position - the transmission is fixed; the lever is fixed; install cables - simple!
If for personal preference you want the lever a bit further back or forward or you dont have the tool, ID the cable that is moved when the lever is moved forward and adjust only that one (eg: lever is too far back in 2nd/4th/6th it will be not far enough forward in R/1st/3rd/5th) select 4th - this holds the cable securely via the transmission detent, release cable and refit with the threaded portion further in the mount.
If the lever is leaning left or right; adjust the other cable - in the same way, more threads in the mount moves the lever one way, less threads; the other.
Top drawer advice. You can, if desired, actually fine tune the position and throw. If you assumed the 3-4 plane Is totally central to the car i think you may find its not, its actually slightly leaning left, ie towards a Driver in a LHD car. Not sure if the plastic neutral set tool is handed? Would be (semi😂) interesting to know. Ignore comment above about left and right cables - one cable moves the mech forward and backwards the other cable moves the mech across the gate; you need both, correctly adjusted for it to work properly!!
For reference; with both cables removed from the selector in the car and the transmission in neutral the cables are in 'rest' position. The transmission has all the detented gear positions within its selector mechanism - the lever doesn't have any predefined gate so can be placed 'anywhere' which leads to issues.
Using the tool fixes the lever in the neutral position - the transmission is fixed; the lever is fixed; install cables - simple!
If for personal preference you want the lever a bit further back or forward or you dont have the tool, ID the cable that is moved when the lever is moved forward and adjust only that one (eg: lever is too far back in 2nd/4th/6th it will be not far enough forward in R/1st/3rd/5th) select 4th - this holds the cable securely via the transmission detent, release cable and refit with the threaded portion further in the mount.
If the lever is leaning left or right; adjust the other cable - in the same way, more threads in the mount moves the lever one way, less threads; the other.
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