simple fix but need help

[mike991]

my e30 wont go into reverse because the shifter keeps hitting the center console.

it seems the shift rod joint or (selector rod joint) is out of place causing it to be crooked i tried adjusting but it didnt work.

i ordered a new one with a O ring and the dowell pin for the shift joint.

is this the problem? i thought it was a simple fix

[mike991]

this is the part im talking about (this isnt my pic i took off google) can this part be adjusted? why do they cause the shifter to become crooked?

[CabbE30]

Seems like you have other issues than just the part you showed. I would replace the washers to remove some slop as well as check the shifter carrier. It could be loose or even installed incorrectly allowing too much slop.

[noid]

this is the part im talking about (this isnt my pic i took off google) can this part be adjusted? why do they cause the shifter to become crooked?

That is the rod joint, it can cause slop if the inner plastic piece is worn out. It is non adjustable.

Nothing is adjustable in the shifter assembly: the reason you have play is because the components that compose your shifter assembly are worn out.

The main parts that could be worn out are the inner bushing of the rod joint, and the inner bushing of the shift lever. The shifter carrier bushing (front and rear) could also be worn out.

http://www.rtsauto.com/how-to-fix-a-sloppy-and-worn-e30-shifter-and-make-it-tighter-then-original-video-included/

[mike991]

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