shifters all kinds
10-13-2008, 10:32 AM
#14
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 498
Happy to share this with you guys because I KNOW how it SUCKS to hear that infernal rattle! I've been VERY involved in discussions of the 2005+ Mustang Hurst RATTLE... it seems to affect the V6 exclusively?
(NOTE: if you've got a GT and your Hurst rattles, chime in!!).
Anyway, as another posted, the rattle comes from the ball/socket. I fixed mine by inserting a piece of plastic compression hose between the underside of the ball/socket and the shift linkage. I cut it to fit such that it keeps moderately firm pressure on the ball/socket and doesn't affect shifting operation.
1 - Get under the car & disconnect the linkage from the shifter.
2 - Cut an appropriately sized section of compression hose (see dishwasher hose @ Home Depot) and slide it over the shifter end that connects to the linkage.
3 - While holding the plastic hose compressed, re-connect the linkage.
4 - Drive it & ENJOY hearing the engine roar thru the gears without that nasty rattle!
(NOTE: if you've got a GT and your Hurst rattles, chime in!!).
Anyway, as another posted, the rattle comes from the ball/socket. I fixed mine by inserting a piece of plastic compression hose between the underside of the ball/socket and the shift linkage. I cut it to fit such that it keeps moderately firm pressure on the ball/socket and doesn't affect shifting operation.
1 - Get under the car & disconnect the linkage from the shifter.
2 - Cut an appropriately sized section of compression hose (see dishwasher hose @ Home Depot) and slide it over the shifter end that connects to the linkage.
3 - While holding the plastic hose compressed, re-connect the linkage.
4 - Drive it & ENJOY hearing the engine roar thru the gears without that nasty rattle!
