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[AeroNotix]

I want to try to improve the gear shift feel. The gear shift is a bit vague, mushy and inaccurate. I know that the mini won't exactly have crisp shifts of modern car but I want to get the best out of it that I can. What parts do you recommend buying and what steps do you recommend taking in order to improve things?

 

1998 Rover Mini MPI

[Steve220]

Replace the shifter bobbins as a start!

[AeroNotix]

Can you send me a link to the exact part you mean, please?

[nicklouse]

and check for play in the roll pin connection on the box.

[Steve220]

https://www.minispar...m.aspx?2~14~128

Number 9. Get familiar with these catalogues, they'll save you a lot of time and effort.

[AeroNotix]

I'm familiar with the schematics and part selectors, I just need to know what parts in particular are good to refresh. Where does that part go?

[whistler]

Replace the shifter bobbins as a start!

Otherwise known as cotton reel rubber mounts.

[AeroNotix]

So I'll order a pair of the rubber mounts, the nylon cup underneath the gear lever, the sleeved pin thing. Anything else I can look at/change? I want the best shifter feel I can have whilst sticking with the stock parts. Best to me is crisp, confident shifts with no vagueness in where the gear engages. 

[Northernpower]

I don't see it mentioned, you'll want to replace this as well http://www.minispare...Cases.aspx|Back to shop

[AeroNotix]

So here is what I am going to buy: https://db.tt/OqTGsLgG5g any other recommendations before I pull the trigger?

[nicklouse]

So here is what I am going to buy: https://db.tt/OqTGsLgG5g any other recommendations before I pull the trigger?

No idea as nothing is showing.

[nicklouse]

Ok now showing.

Thought you said you were aware of the parts and the layouts.

Your first part is not for your gear linkage.

[AeroNotix]

Ok now showing.

Thought you said you were aware of the parts and the layouts.

Your first part is not for your gear linkage.

No, but it's just a cheap part that I might as well replace while I am there.

 

EDIT: Sorry now I get what you mean by *your* gear linkage. Must've picked up the wrong thing. And I meant that I am familiar with that they exist not an expert on minis by any means!

Edited by AeroNotix, 24 April 2017 - 08:12 PM.

[nicklouse]

The two bush you list. Both rarely need replacing.

The one on the gearbox will not be fun to do in car. The exhaust down pipe (exhaust) will need removing to give clearance to press to bush out and press the new one in.

[nicklouse]

Ok now showing.
Thought you said you were aware of the parts and the layouts.
Your first part is not for your gear linkage.

No, but it's just a cheap part that I might as well replace while I am there.

But you don't have in on your linkage. It is only on the early ones.