Hi again,

If you'd recommend me to replace the sihfter bushings, i can try. How do i
do it? sitting inside the car? or do i need to go under it? Meanwhile,
how much would it cost to have those done for a Civic?

Thank you,


On 27 Jul 2005, TeGGeR® wrote:
> Ersin Deger <edeger@math.purdue.edu> wrote in
> news:Pine.GSO.4.44.0507270214490.24868-100000@zorn.math.purdue.edu:
>
> > This is a question about a characteristic difference in --manual
> > tranny-- shift knobs.
> >
> > What makes the difference (in feeling) between a shift knob in a Civic
> > versus the one in an Accord? The (1998 LX) Accord shift knob does not
> > allow any vibrations (when you rest your hand on it) while you clearly
> > get the vibrations and the "buzz"es when you rest your hand on a (1994
> > EX) Civic shift knob?
>
>
>
> Shifter bushings are probably worn. Old engine mounts will transmit more
> vibration as well.
>
> Also, you're not supposed to rest your hand on the shift lever. This places
> lots of extra stress on the shift forks inside the transmission.
>
> Place your hand on the shift knob only to shift, then remove it until
> needed again.
>
>
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