short shifter lube

[GU357]

Just installed short throw shifter into EG.
But shifting into gears now is quite stiff.
Im thinking its related to the bushing that goes over the Ball (pivot point), is the ball meant to be greased up?
Also the old one split - just around the bottom but not into the socket where it covers the ball- where can i get a new one of those at a decent price? oem/aftermarket?

[GU357]

just found a DIY yep meant to grease it up.

i cbf pulling it all out though, can it be greased through the top? probably stupid question

[mugen_ctr]

just found a DIY yep meant to grease it up.

i cbf pulling it all out though, can it be greased through the top? probably stupid question

dont b lazy an pull it out to do a proper job lol

[GU357]

it was such a pain, my exhaust pipe must of been made by a spaz so i cant get it out of the way, because the pushing wont budge enough.
my body is aching from being under there for 2hours trying to line it all up.
so worth it though, but hoping there is a grease i can use that will seep down the sides.
apparantly chain grease is good for it.

[Jasemas]

Want me to give you a hand when i come back from Melbourne?

[GU357]

yeh man, if the chain lube doesnt seep in, then ill have to pop it all out and re-do. also realised i may have overtightened the shifter linkage to the selecter. so ill loosen that up too.

[lolmclol]

use a syringe mun! work goot! just shove it in there!

[GU357]

good idea bro

[lolmclol]

not sure if srs or just trollan ...

if serious ... find a taper needle, that way you can find the thickness required to distribute the lube ... (inb4pun)

[GU357]

just jizz down there! problem solved!

lol gonna get a neg rep for this post.

ill probably just drop it out and lube it up since its hellatight around the ball as it is.

[SU-WOOP]

make sure u have washers that fit properly on the bottom linkage so u tighten the bolt agianst the bearing/bush and not on the actual gearstick
dnt just loosen it off

[GU357]

oh yes the kit came with 2 plastic grommet style bits for either side of the bottom hole to make the width of the shifter.