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nissantfsx · 11-05-2006, 06:50 PM

Has anyone here experienced grinding when they shift with the B&M short shifter for s13?
I currently have a aftermarket(dono what brand) short shifter on...and it grinds occasionally when i shift into 1st, 2nd and reverse...i am sure its the short shifter because when i put the stock one back on...it doesnt grind...So i happened to take out the aftermarket short shifter today and found out the bushing was broken into 2 pieces...

heres a pic of what the short shifter has done...

i donno if this is normal wear...Right now, I am just thinking about replacing that crappy short shifter that I have with a B&M one.

Jung918 · 11-06-2006, 04:04 AM

I have the B&M waiting to be put on. I tried to install it but the 2 bolts in front of she shifter plate wont come off so I plan to put it in when i put in my other tranny. It looks like a nice unit as far as I can tell.
Are you talking about the white cap that goes to the bottom of the shifter that is broken?

nsany(atl) · 11-06-2006, 12:48 PM

I have it, it's great cost mor but is worth it. you can get to the t front bolts by dropping the trans crossmember and removing them from the top

soreballz · 11-06-2006, 01:40 PM

Well, if that white cap (bushing) is busted, thats PROBABLY why its grinding into certain gears. Go to the local Nissan dealer and spend the 5 bucks on a new one, and see if that solves your problem.

nissantfsx · 11-07-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jung918

I have the B&M waiting to be put on. I tried to install it but the 2 bolts in front of she shifter plate wont come off so I plan to put it in when i put in my other tranny. It looks like a nice unit as far as I can tell.
Are you talking about the white cap that goes to the bottom of the shifter that is broken?

yes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsany(atl)

I have it, it's great cost mor but is worth it. you can get to the t front bolts by dropping the trans crossmember and removing them from the top

thnx for the installation tips...

Quote:

Originally Posted by soreballz

Well, if that white cap (bushing) is busted, thats PROBABLY why its grinding into certain gears. Go to the local Nissan dealer and spend the 5 bucks on a new one, and see if that solves your problem.

Thnx, but i have tried to put my stock shifter's bushing on the aftermarket shifter...and what happened was that I couldnt even shift into first gear... =(

just to clarify on the part where i think the short shifter is wearing down...(colored in red)

soreballz · 11-07-2006, 03:42 AM

Yeah, that wear is definately NOT normal. Even my 140K+ mile tranny still looks brand new.

94cc0rd · 11-07-2006, 08:38 PM

I have a B&M short shifter in my s14 and it grindes from 2nd to 3rd once in a while... and its tough to get into 1st and reverse sometimes...

might be the same problem

nissantfsx · 11-08-2006, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 94cc0rd

I have a B&M short shifter in my s14 and it grindes from 2nd to 3rd once in a while... and its tough to get into 1st and reverse sometimes...

might be the same problem

have u have any other aftermarket shortshifter installed before the B&M? I dont think its the B&M thats causing the problems...
well, what i do is i would try to go into a few gears first (like 3rd and 4th...) everytime before i hit reverse...and the funny thing is that you will be able to shift into reverse smoothly without grinds.

I just hope that it is not a major problem... =(

Vatche · 11-08-2006, 04:30 AM

the white bushing costs 1.27 cents. lol.

Slidin240Wayz · 11-08-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sr20detman

the white bushing costs 1.27 cents. lol.

He mentioned the OEM one won't work.

If you white bushing cracked, that mean the grinding down you see is caused by the metal on metal contact.

You might also have problems with the gears in your tranny.

Carlos

punxva · 11-08-2006, 11:51 AM

yea your synco's are probably on their way out, its a common problem with 240's

kandyflip445 · 11-08-2006, 07:03 PM

It's a common problem with all high mileage transmissions. Not just 240's.

I have a B&M knock-off and it's been working good for about 2 years now I think. I would try changing the fluid in your tranny at the same time. It does wonders for shifting if the fluid in there is old.

nissantfsx · 11-08-2006, 09:37 PM

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anyways...thnx for the feedbacks guys!

11-05-2006, 06:50 PM	#1
nissantfsx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Castro Valley/Oakland/Davis Age: 40 Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	B&M short shifter? Has anyone here experienced grinding when they shift with the B&M short shifter for s13? I currently have a aftermarket(dono what brand) short shifter on...and it grinds occasionally when i shift into 1st, 2nd and reverse...i am sure its the short shifter because when i put the stock one back on...it doesnt grind...So i happened to take out the aftermarket short shifter today and found out the bushing was broken into 2 pieces... heres a pic of what the short shifter has done... i donno if this is normal wear...Right now, I am just thinking about replacing that crappy short shifter that I have with a B&M one.

11-06-2006, 04:04 AM	#2
Jung918 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,203 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I have the B&M waiting to be put on. I tried to install it but the 2 bolts in front of she shifter plate wont come off so I plan to put it in when i put in my other tranny. It looks like a nice unit as far as I can tell. Are you talking about the white cap that goes to the bottom of the shifter that is broken? __________________ Sale: Hello Kitty Horn Button S14 Rear Valences K.Y. Gordon the Thief (Tony Chen)

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nsany(atl) Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Smyrna,GA Posts: 346 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I have it, it's great cost mor but is worth it. you can get to the t front bolts by dropping the trans crossmember and removing them from the top __________________ '92 C-West Sil/80 SR *SOLD* '95 Track car

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kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 40 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It's a common problem with all high mileage transmissions. Not just 240's. I have a B&M knock-off and it's been working good for about 2 years now I think. I would try changing the fluid in your tranny at the same time. It does wonders for shifting if the fluid in there is old. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

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94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 38 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I have a B&M short shifter in my s14 and it grindes from 2nd to 3rd once in a while... and its tough to get into 1st and reverse sometimes... might be the same problem

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nissantfsx Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Castro Valley/Oakland/Davis Age: 40 Posts: 111 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	=( ... anyways...thnx for the feedbacks guys!