How can I tighten up the shift linkage on my ZHP?

CERF04ZHP · 10-14-2010, 01:36 PM

I have 110k on my 6-spd. ZHP now, and the shifter has a lot of slop when in gear. Both side to side movement, as well as fore and aft. All I can find in the line of replacement O-rings, cups and washers are for 5-speed cars, or M3's.

I have referenced this thread http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...sloppy+shifter but I don't think this applies to my car.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

JohnBlaze · 10-14-2010, 02:40 PM

double shear selector rod

CERF04ZHP · 10-14-2010, 06:39 PM

Like this bad boy: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...ter/ES1895853/

nk_zhp · 10-14-2010, 06:50 PM

Before you go down the DSSR route, inspect where exactly the play is occuring. On my M3 for example, even after 20 years it appeared that the stock linkage was dead solid, however the the rubber bushing at the end of the carrier where shot.

CERF04ZHP · 10-15-2010, 10:41 AM

Already ordered it. I will inspect bushings during install and replace as needed if necessary.

10-14-2010, 01:36 PM	#1
CERF04ZHP Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kittery, ME Posts: 56 My Ride: Imola ZHP/4DR/6MT View My Garage	How can I tighten up the shift linkage on my ZHP? I have 110k on my 6-spd. ZHP now, and the shifter has a lot of slop when in gear. Both side to side movement, as well as fore and aft. All I can find in the line of replacement O-rings, cups and washers are for 5-speed cars, or M3's. I have referenced this thread http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...sloppy+shifter but I don't think this applies to my car. Any suggestions? Thanks.

10-14-2010, 02:40 PM	#2
JohnBlaze Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro Posts: 6,310 My Ride: Black Sunshine View My Garage	double shear selector rod __________________ s54door

10-14-2010, 06:50 PM	#4
nk_zhp Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 712 My Ride: ZHP / E30 M3 View My Garage	Before you go down the DSSR route, inspect where exactly the play is occuring. On my M3 for example, even after 20 years it appeared that the stock linkage was dead solid, however the the rubber bushing at the end of the carrier where shot. __________________ '04 330i ZHP - OEM Clears - ///M Strut bar - CoolantSnitch

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10-14-2010, 06:39 PM	#3
CERF04ZHP Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kittery, ME Posts: 56 My Ride: Imola ZHP/4DR/6MT View My Garage	Like this bad boy: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...ter/ES1895853/

10-15-2010, 10:41 AM	#5
CERF04ZHP Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kittery, ME Posts: 56 My Ride: Imola ZHP/4DR/6MT View My Garage	Already ordered it. I will inspect bushings during install and replace as needed if necessary.