ZF 5speed lean to right even after detent replacement

[modz 148]

So I spent all afternoon replacing the 5th and reverse detent springs, replaced one at a time to ensure part and direction match for the replacements.

However the shifter still leans to the right - highly frustrating.

Any tips, tricks or thoughts?

Would the box being super dry of fluid make any difference?

TIA

[modz 148]

The two detent pins (5th and reverse) impact how easily the shift occurs into the gate and in turn position of the shifter.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=385063

http://www.bimmerworld.com/Driveline-Shifter/Transmissions-Accessories/ZF-Transmission-Detent-Repair-Kit.html

 

Edited December 17, 2017 by modz

[Allanw 1071]

It should sit directly above 4th, under 3rd. If it does, its in the right place.If it has increased resistance moving across to the reverse or 5th plane, there is nothing wrong with the detents.

 

If all that is fine, and it leans to the right, it's been dicked with - It's common it the shifter parts or trans are wrong for the car - was it factory manual or dodgily converted?

[modz 148]

9 hours ago, Allanw said:

It should sit directly above 4th, under 3rd. If it does, its in the right place.If it has increased resistance moving across to the reverse or 5th plane, there is nothing wrong with the detents.

 

If all that is fine, and it leans to the right, it's been dicked with - It's common it the shifter parts or trans are wrong for the car - was it factory manual or dodgily converted?

Thanks AllanW the box is not in the car but the shifter sits way over below 5th in its neutral position and wants to stay there while bench testing.

It is the correct 5speed box model for the car, had it come from the factory in manual and using all new OEM parts for the rest of the conversion, so it’s being done properly.

On the plus side, the shift gates are much improved since doing the detents.

Taking it in today to get looked at; want the conversion all done by end of Jan all going to plan.

I’ll update this post with info to help others out should they have the same issue.

[modz 148]

Thanks, yeah box is out; I'm keen to do this correctly and get it checked / correct before it goes near going back in the car..

It's now at the Gearbox Factory for a proper inspection.