Noisey Gear Stick
Discussion
Had my S1 for 3 months and just finished the chassis strip, derusting, rust proofing painting and wax-oiling.
The next job is to fix the noisey vibration that travels through my gear stick when accelerating hard - usually above 3000 rpm.
I have replaced the gear knob - twice. I have run the car without a gear knob and the noise is stil there
Can anyone advise.
Also - I need to replace the cable to the heater valve and would like a new set of controls for the interior. it is the one with the sad dig clock - anyone any ideas for both.
Regards
Birchy
The next job is to fix the noisey vibration that travels through my gear stick when accelerating hard - usually above 3000 rpm.
I have replaced the gear knob - twice. I have run the car without a gear knob and the noise is stil there
Can anyone advise.
Also - I need to replace the cable to the heater valve and would like a new set of controls for the interior. it is the one with the sad dig clock - anyone any ideas for both.
Regards
Birchy
The resonating gearstick is a feature that is common to all S's unfortunately. I've also heard reports that the same problem is experienced in the Sierras fitted with the same 'box.
The solution I've used is to wrap elastic bands around it and stretch them to the rear roof struts and the rear view mirror. It looks a bit odd but the vibration has been dampened.
The solution I've used is to wrap elastic bands around it and stretch them to the rear roof struts and the rear view mirror. It looks a bit odd but the vibration has been dampened.
Because the engine and gearbox on an S is mounted so far back, the gearstick has a plate which "doglegs" the gearknob part back to the selector. When this comes loose (at the selector end, under the centre tunnel) it will rattle. Wear can be caused by driving along holding your stick!! 
Roy
Edited by Roy C on Monday 22 October 16:04
Roy
Edited by Roy C on Monday 22 October 16:04
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Can this be replaced - Repaired or even accessed. My dash and centre console is one piece. I am considering taking it out to do some work on the heater cables so if it is possible I would like to be prepared.
I have not had to do this myself, but I've seen the parts. It shouldn't be too hard (once the console is off
) - if that is the problem. Roy
Edited by Roy C on Tuesday 23 October 09:09
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