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Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 30
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 4:40 pm: | |
couple of taps with a hammer and walla! Thanks for your help. |
Paul Newman (Newman)
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Username: Newman
Post Number: 384
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:41 pm: | |
Take it apart and fix it yourself then. I cant see it being a nighmare. Im sure we can provide input as you go along if needed. It may just need cleaning and lubricating with all that pop in there. LOL |
Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 27
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 8:05 am: | |
The gate is now correct. The only problem is that it can pivot in the base with a twist from my wrist. Ferrari said that there is a pin that provides a return for the shifter and that it is stuck in place. They do not seemed concerned and will service it next month but I am obsessing about it and I would like to fix it. |
Paul Newman (Newman)
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Username: Newman
Post Number: 378
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 12:10 am: | |
Bill, the shift gate has a pointed tab hanging down on the underside to act as reverse lockout. You can see it from the drivers seat. If its backwards, you would have 5th lock out instead. |
Bill Sebestyen (Bill308)
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Username: Bill308
Post Number: 334
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 10:57 pm: | |
Mathew,
Are there any identifying marks on the shift gate to ensure correct orientation? |
Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 26
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 10:11 pm: | |
If you are ever in Southern California, Head over to the Auto Gallery in Woodland Hills. They are the only authorized Ferrari dealer in the area. Except for Beverly Hills. The Service Manager is Alan Johnson. Great Guy with a Great Group on staff. |
Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Junior Member
Username: Vwalfa4re
Post Number: 246
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2002 - 9:32 pm: | |
Ferrari in Woodland Hills sounds like nice folks. |
Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 23
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 26, 2002 - 2:31 pm: | |
I took it to Ferrari in Woodland Hills and this is what they did to fix it.
1. added degreaser to the shifter. To reverse the effects of spilled Pepsi
2. Removed excesses transmission fluid... 3 qts
3. Turned the shift gate around. My fault.
4. Adjusted the clutch from WAY out to Factory Specs
5. Adjusted the shift linkage.
All for FREE. not a typo. FREE
What I learned.
1. Do not let a "chain" oil place touch the car or at least OVERFULL the trans and diff
2. Owners Manuals are worthless. Trained Ferrari Mechanic's know the deal.
3. Keep 4 year olds with pepsi cans away from the shifter.
Thank you all for your help and support |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
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Username: 91tr
Post Number: 985
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 26, 2002 - 10:44 am: | |
I think you will have to elevate the chassis to check the gearbox fluid level, but you (or someone) would need to do that anyway just to give things a quick look underneath -- like Drew's good suggestion to also check the shift linkage connector/adjuster (which is the only externally accessable portion of the shift fork/selector stuff). |
Drew Altemara (Drewa)
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Username: Drewa
Post Number: 45
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 26, 2002 - 9:27 am: | |
I would check the shift linkage connector/adjuster under the car to make sure it has not come loose. Just follow the the linkage coming out of the transmission and you will find the knuckle where the rod from the transmission meets the rod coming form the shifter. I had mine work its way loose on a 308 and had similar problems. |
Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 22
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 26, 2002 - 8:35 am: | |
With the car cold I can engage the clutch and move the leaver into 2nd and 3rd but I still have the less then 1/4 inch play from side to side. I will start the car in a little bit. |
Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 21
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 11:24 pm: | |
Actually selecting any gear is hard. In neutral with the shifter between 2nd and 3rd. I have less then 1/4 inch play to the left and right and less then 1/8 inch play from 2nd to 3rd. With the car on, It then moves from center neutral to between 4 and 5 with ease and almost r and 1st. takes a little effort but then I did not let it completely warm up. Earlier it moved great and then a minute later it would stick. |
Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 19
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 11:11 pm: | |
It was just a fluid change. Sorry for the omition |
Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 18
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 11:10 pm: | |
I cannot move it from side to side. Center console looks fine. I there a way to check the fluid without going on a lift? I am beginning to suspect they did not fill the trans. |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
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Username: 91tr
Post Number: 984
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 10:50 pm: | |
Matthew -- define "frozen in neutral between 2nd and 3rd" -- do you mean:
1. you couldn't select 2nd or 3rd, or
2. you couldn't move the shift lever side to side, or
3. both.
Two areas for problems:
-- in the shift fork/selector stuff inside the gearbox, or
-- in the shift lever housing/shaft mechanics in the center console.
A problem inside the gearbox would feel a little "spongy" at the shift lever since there are 2 "flexbloc" bushings between the shift lever and the gearbox internals. A problem in the shift lever/housing would feel more "rigid" since it involves a metal shaft sliding and rotating in a metal housing. If you disconnect one of the flexbloc connections you could feel the motion of the shift lever/housing stuff alone, but the 1st step has got to be verify gearbox fluid levels especially if just "serviced" (was it more than a fluid change?) |
Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 17
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 10:25 pm: | |
The car has been sitting for about 10 minutes and I went back to it and the shifter was frozen in neutral between 2nd and 3rd. I could not move it even with the clutch in. I started the car and then it started to move but I had to almost force into 1st and R. I am desperate for some advice so I can sleep. |
Matthew Lemus (Mlemus)
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Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 16
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 9:41 pm: | |
My 78 308 is shifting kinda nochy and does not self center anymore. Moving it in neutral sometime is like butter and oter times I have to pull a muscle to shift. It was fine this morning and this afternoon It started acting up. I had the trans serviced last week. It was fine until Today. Any suggestions? |