ZT 2.5 V6 - Gear level lateral play

Simon · 8th November 2006, 11:14

As the title suggests, the gear lever in my 2001 ZT 2.5 V6 has some lateral play in it. This play is there in any gear and neutral. I would describe it as "a loose fixing" feeling. It's had this play from when I bought it a couple of months back, the garage said it was normal but I'm not so sure and would like some feedback on this.

The gear lever moves approx half an inch in total, mostly left and right but there is also forward/back movement although not as pronounced.

Thanks in advance!
Simon

Simon · 8th November 2006, 18:26

Come on, surely someone can comment if this is normal or not?

Mike · 8th November 2006, 18:36

Hi Simon,

It doesn't sound unusual to me but I'll do a check on my car tomorrow (it is not here at mo

)

hth

Mike

Simon · 8th November 2006, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Hi Simon,

It doesn't sound unusual to me but I'll do a check on my car tomorrow (it is not here at mo

)

hth

Mike

Thanks for that Mike!
I'll look out for your reply when I get back home from work next (could be Fri evening)!

Kandyman · 8th November 2006, 19:47

Sorry i can't help as mine is a Auto

Mike · 8th November 2006, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandyman

Sorry i can't help as mine is a Auto

Didn't realise you were that old Kandyman

Kandyman · 8th November 2006, 19:51

After spending 10 years driving in london you would soon see why a auto is needed

Mike · 9th November 2006, 16:12

Simon,

Checked my gear stick today. It has around a total of half inch movement from l to r when in gear, and tons more when in neutral (as expected).

No significant movement fore and aft.

hth

Mike

Simon · 9th November 2006, 19:32

Thanks for that Mike!
Good to know that my gear lever is acting normally.

All the best!
Simon

8th November 2006, 11:14	#1
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	ZT 2.5 V6 - Gear level lateral play As the title suggests, the gear lever in my 2001 ZT 2.5 V6 has some lateral play in it. This play is there in any gear and neutral. I would describe it as "a loose fixing" feeling. It's had this play from when I bought it a couple of months back, the garage said it was normal but I'm not so sure and would like some feedback on this. The gear lever moves approx half an inch in total, mostly left and right but there is also forward/back movement although not as pronounced. Thanks in advance! Simon

8th November 2006, 18:36	#3
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Hi Simon, It doesn't sound unusual to me but I'll do a check on my car tomorrow (it is not here at mo ) hth Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

9th November 2006, 16:12	#8
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Simon, Checked my gear stick today. It has around a total of half inch movement from l to r when in gear, and tons more when in neutral (as expected). No significant movement fore and aft. hth Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

8th November 2006, 18:26	#2
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Come on, surely someone can comment if this is normal or not?

8th November 2006, 19:47	#5
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Sorry i can't help as mine is a Auto

8th November 2006, 19:51	#7
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	After spending 10 years driving in london you would soon see why a auto is needed

9th November 2006, 19:32	#9
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for that Mike! Good to know that my gear lever is acting normally. All the best! Simon