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Where does this go ??

Does it make a vast improvement ?

Ta..

 

I think it will definately help as the throw in an escort imo is huge and does need sorting. Its not a job for a novice to fit though

 

Alex, drop the gearbox, and it then sits inside the gear selector cradle.

ive got one, reduces alot of excess play in the gearstick.

 

I presume this does not have to be done by a gearbox company ? as usual garage can do this ?

 

My mate done it himself, he's no gearbox expert, i think its how handy are you with your tools.
I was quoted Ł100 + vat to fit a b&m one

 

if you can drop the box yourself Alex then your more than capable to fit the quick shift knuckle.


it sits outside the box, all will be blatantly obvious when you see the top of the box!!

 

thought about putting one of these in the saff but was worried i'd miss the right gear due to being so close.

 

I just want it to feel like the T5 box, way too sloppy for my liking !

 

Same here, i'm new to fords always had jap cars and its the only thing i dont like is the gearbox, how long the throw is and sloppy like you said

 

Nil, it wont be that close for you to make an error.
it just reduces alot of the play and travel.

 

Might have to make a call then..

 

dont forget the synchro,s struggle at the best of times when you go for a rapid gear change so if you speed the process up you are prone to cause a lot of damge aswell, be carful.

 

Had one fitted to mine a while back when the box was out.

One of the best things iv done to the car. Every change feels so precise rather than like stirring porridge

 

Tbh i dotn ram it thru the gears anyway, so wil be fine

 

looks like i will be investing then! i have to say ive always hated the throw lenghth in the 4x4's compared to the the 2wd.you vertially have to putyour arm in the back to go from 1st to 2nd

 

ive been meaning to get one of these fitted for ages now, gota be better than stiring a bucket of bricks.. lol..

 

i've got one fitted and it definetly improves
the amount of play you have

 

i did a write up on how to fit one of these a while ago, can't remember where it is though so if osmeone can find it please

a few things to remember:
quicker to drop the box than do it in situ
remember to be careful when you prise the clips off that hold the selector to the shaft that goes into the box (there are 2 of them and if you break them it's going to be a right pain in the arse to find replacements)
tighten everything up properly, slop in the bolt that you have to lock the washer on magnifies the slop through the stick
change the cradle bushes for poly ones if you can while it's out
don't overtighten the bolts, you'll strip the threads if you do
remember to loctite the bolts for the cradle when you put it back in again, otherewise they can rattle loose

amongst other things