Why didn't you replace ALL of those little/cheap parts when you did the swap? They pretty much all wear out and add to the slop.
The ball, the selector rod bushing/mount, the rear mount, the front rubber mount...all of these.
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Sloppy feeling shift lever
So I've noticed the last few times I've driven my car that the shift lever feels really sloppy. I've got a bigger knob on it than I used to, it's a Z3 1.9 lever mated to a G260 with the late-model shift carrier (with a 24V swap, if that matters).
When going to the late-model carrier, I ordered the cup that the ball of the shift lever sits in new, but not much else. I can order new little bushings for everything, but this lever has also been in this car since before I bought it (I bought in '05). Is it possible that maybe the ball and/or the bushing sleeve at the bottom have gotten a bit worn, and maybe it's time for a new lever? Any suggestions?
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