sloppy gearstick

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gazz1969

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• Aug 16, 2010

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hi all ive got a freelander 1999 diesel which has a very floppy gearstick you can get the gears but once engaged you can still move the gearstick from left to right by about 8 to 10 inchs it is the same in any gear does anyone have any ideas?????

 

OldIrishWulf

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• Aug 16, 2010

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Sure you dont mean 8-10 mm/cm.Mine flopps about 4inches ,used to **** me off but now I wouldnt have it any other way.

 

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gazz1969

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• Aug 16, 2010

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no it is about 8 to 10 inchs if it went any further i'd say it was about to fall out

 

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gegs88

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• Aug 16, 2010

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gear linkage is absolutely fooked. i'd get it sorted before you end up with a gearstick in your hand and no way of moving the car

 

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gazz1969

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• Aug 16, 2010

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i take it that is under the car on gearbox

 

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gegs88

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• Aug 16, 2010

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somewhere between the gearstick and the box
never had to have one apart but it may pay ya to peel the gaiter back and have a quick squint in there. my old freelander didn't have 10" of cross travel in neutral never mind in gear

 

OldIrishWulf

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• Aug 16, 2010

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Just below the gearstick under the vehicle I cant remember if theres anything to see if you lift the gaiter.

 

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gegs88

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• Aug 16, 2010

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can't remember m8, ages since i repaired the hdc switch

 

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gazz1969

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• Aug 16, 2010

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thanks all will have a look and reply as to what i find