Shift lever question

[georgeramos]

My lever pulls out of the boot pretty easily which might be normal right? but recently Ive noticed a loud rattle sound which is basically the lever itself vibrating. Im not sure if it is missing a part that engages it better or if the sudden vibration is a tranny issue starting to happen. It is particularly loud in second gear but also audible in 3rd...

[81SPIDERMATT]

this might help keep it in place and stop the rattle.....
http://www.international-auto.com/index ... sid=880726

also do a search for michigan short shifter ... cool upgrade

[So Cal Mark]

the situation depends on whether just the chrome lever pulls up or both the upper and lower levers come up. If both levers are loose, the short shifter won't help the situation at all.

[81SPIDERMATT]

that is true....did not mean to assume.... if they both lift up is that then the PIA nut from underneath????

[htchevyii]

I like the shorter throw of the Michigan shorter shifter, but the rattle drive me nuts. Even on my rebuilt tranny, it rattles in some gears. My rat racer just has a knob stuck on the lower lever with a set screw and actually works pretty good, but the exhaust is so loud that if it is rattling I wouldn't hear it.

[Wheel]

Try this link for some more info.
http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... a&start=45

[georgeramos]

So it is just the chrome upper part that pulls off. I see the parts diagram in my manual and it looks like i might be missing a couple of rubber pieces although there is at least one shoved inside the chrome tube. Is that what helps with the rattling issue?

[81SPIDERMATT]

as well as the three tab plastic piece is probably broken..... that link in my first reply will fix the upper chrome part rattle

[georgeramos]

Which part would I need? the IAP link is showing several parts including a $48 "kit" which I sincerely hope is NOT what I need...

Thanks

G

[81SPIDERMATT]

1981 Fiat Spider 2000
Shift Lever Kit


Item No.: 36301
Price: $9.50

it says 81 because that is my search criteria

[georgeramos]

it originally showed me nothing because my search criteria is a 71. it should work for all years though shouldnt it?

Thanks Matt!

[81SPIDERMATT]

that is a question i do not know the answer to ..... i wanna say yes but that would be a hopeful guess