I recently had a new clutch fitted in my sti version 6, since this was fitted the gear change has felt very un smooth and there seems a lot of play in the gearstick. I've been told it's the gear linkage bush. Now do you guys agree with this? If so what exactly do I need to buy? and where from? I'vetried searching on the net but can't find anything. Could they be main dealer only?

 

Do some basic checking first:

To remove the box you have to disconnect the lever underneath the car. There is a roll pin and some M6/M8 fastenings there, check are are present and tight.
Also there is a large spring (about 50mm long, 12mm dia) and this places a 'bias' on the lever towards 3rd/4th plane.

If that is missing /popped off then the lever really feels loose.

It is a bugga to fit on as it is so strong and awkward. You cannot miss this spring!

Good luck, Graham.

 

Cheers for the reply. Will have a look.

 

Does anybody have a pic/diagram of exactly ewhere this spring should be and Where can I get said spring from?

 

I Appreciate it's hard to tell from photo's, But should I be able to see the spring that was previously mentioned from these pics? If so where abouts should it be?

 

Your spring has gone!

It should be linked to the small hole on the large disc and the small hole on the UJ in pic # 1.

Spring can be had from dealer or better still David at Welcome to the API website

Very cheap too. Tell David '911' sent you (private joke)