[T3] Floating shifter

[Gurrola_J <Gurrola_J@BLS.GOV>]

I have been having a problem with my shifter.   What happens is that it
feels as if it is just floating. Lets say you're in 3rd and shifting
into 4th.  You reach for the shifter and pull down to put it in fourth
and all you feel is this stick that you can move 360 degrees.
Eventually, I can manage to engage the gear I want but it is sometimes a
struggle. You can turn the shifter around and around regardless of gear
selection.   I have taken it apart, cleaned it, inspected it.  SOme of
the chrome has flaked off of the "cap" area and there seems to be some
wear underneath that area, as well.  I checked the spring and it appears
OK  with some slight deflection ("1/8-3/16 in.).  I replaced the shift
rod bushing and clip and checked the shift rod coupler at the rear.  All
else appears normal.  Do I need a new shifter?  I ahve never heard of
shifter wearing down before.  It is very unnerving to drive in LA and
all of sudden the shifter is just floating there.  I have gotten good at
adapting but it is still a big pain the ass.  I am not talking about the
tranny popping out of gear.  

.  Has anyone had similar experiences?

Jaime.

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