I recently made a thread about the shifter linkage snapping on my 02 6-speed. As my friend and I were looking at it, we suspect that after I added the ES bushings, it might have been too tight or something that rod itself bent up. If someone could take a quick picture (under the shift boot), I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

 

i'll go take one right now...brb

 

here you go...i have the ES bushing too (along with the STS) and i made sure not to overtighten it. that was most likely your problem



full pic - http://www.pbase.com/jttaylor155/ima...00574/original

 

Thanks sooner, just for reference, under the STS piece, is the rod completely straight to the bushing area?

 

yes...the only thing diffirent is the red piece.
if its stock..that screw (closest to the front of the car) connects where the bolt is (closer to the shift ****)

 

Thanks again sooner, yeah I've come to the conclusion that I.... must've really effed it up because my linkage has close to a 90 degree bend in it. Any insight anyone on how to replace it?