Odenl0ki

I searched through the threads and could not find any that had any good info on this issue. It started a few days ago when I had trouble getting the shifter to return to neutral. I figured that it was the cold weather. The shifter still will not return to neutral easily (left to right). The shifter itself is hard to move. I have not made any changes to the car. Any suggestions on what to look for and how to solve this?

Thanks in advance.

BocaShula

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bump... i would like to see some replies on this

mifesto

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this continues to happen even after the car is warmed up? try driving 10-15 miles.

do u have the stock shift bushings or is it brass?

Odenl0ki

It happens even after the car has warmed up and I think that the bushings are stock, but how and where would I check to make sure?

mifesto

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already i am assuming you bought a used evo. do some self research and find out a "how to" on shift bushing in the engine bay. you will know right away if its standard rubber, polyurethane(usually green bushings) or brass.

cush87

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bump.. I'm having the same problem. Just started a couple days ago. I have the stock bushing. I was thinking of changing the tranny fluid, as soon as the weather gets above freezing.

EVOx2008

I changed mine and its below freezing... shifting to 2nd gear is now difficult.. =( when the car is cold

urslo4n8

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Always check the basics first, like the spring on the shifter base linkage that returns the shifter to the center postion. Maybe its worn or broken or out of place/alignment

Odenl0ki

I took the car to my mechanic and he found that it was the brass bushing that leads into the transmission that was seized up. He cleaned the bushing thoroughly, re-oiled it and its now working great!