SSK: Selector Rod contacting Driveshaft- Safe to Drive?

[SlamedIAm]

I understand how to go about actually solving the problem as far as removing the selector rod, bending it, and reinstalling it to clear the driveshaft/harmonic balancer. My question is that if driven, what if any damage is being done? Obviously the sound/vibration is obnoxious but is there going to damage the driveshaft and or other components of the driveline?

I ask because I am attempting to drive home from school (Savannah GA) to Annapolis MD next week. I don't have an ideal place to perform this modification and I can't afford to pay a shop at the moment, especially knowing I can do it for free.

If I can safely drive the car to MD I have access to a lift that should make the job extremely easy. All of that being said is this an issue of an annoying vibration that can be ignored over a long drive or is there great potential to cause serious damage?

[kennyvb]

Should be safe to drive. Does it make contact in every gear?

[SlamedIAm]

Doesn't seem to hit in R. 2 and 4 are by far the worst with noticeable contact in 1 and 3. More so in first. I've barely driven it since it's become an issue so I haven't been anywhere to get it into fifth, which would clearly be the majority of a long trip. I'll test that out this evening and get back to you.

[AnimalE30]

Is it a dssr or just the dinky stock one?

Either way tho, I wouldn't chance it. I was left stranded when I ripped the joint off the transmission when the little pin didn't seat it self correctly. I was left with a 200 dollar towing bill and had to fix it outside the garage (couldn't get up the hill) at 2 in the morning when it was below freezing.

Not the same issue, but your shifter is kinda needed to move about. Just throw down an Irish kreeper and get it done.

[SlamedIAm]

Thanks for the responses guys. It looks like I might need a new CSB as well so I won't be risking it.

[nando]

remove the "harmonic balancer". it really doesn't do anything.

[Jafxod]

My short throw shifter hit one of the balancing weights on my driveshaft and i drove it anyways