Then do the same with the inner rubber gaiter to expose the metal shifter stick. Next pull off the circlip that connects the shifter stick to the black transfer bar and decouple the pair taking care not to loose the spring washer. At the base of the shifter stick you'll find two 13mm bolts, you'll need to pull aside the sponge sound absorber. Undo these bolts being careful not to loose the upper gripper washer and lower washer that come with them. Then simply pull the shifter leaver assembly up through the opening. Next you will need to separate the gold metal part of the leaver from it's ball-joint mount. Do this by pushing the leaver down to push the white plastic cup out of the black housing. Then use the flat bladed screwdriver to pop the the leaver ball joint out of the white cup socket. Transfer the black rubber bung to the new leaver.
Now remount the new shifter stick through the black mount and pop back into the white ball joint cup (mine was still in really good condition so didn't need replacing just a bit of a clean up). Remount the shifter stick assembly back in the car using the two bolts, star washers & washers so that it's just loose enough so that you can slide the black mount towards and away from the dash. Add a little grease to the stick pin then re-attach the transfer rod not forgetting the spring washer first and the circlip last. Then make sure the stick is in neutral. Now take the sliding bevel tool and rest it flat across the metal lip that the rubber boot would attach to. Now slide the shifter stick mount until the stick lines up as best you can with the 85 degrees of the sliding bevel making sure the stick is still in neutral. Now tighten up the two bolts fully. Finally reattach the rubber and leather gaiters not forgetting the securing clip and all is done. Here's a couple of videos to demonstrate the before and after play in the shifter pin. Before deciding to write this tutorial I stumbled upon some other useful information and some work-around's that other other 944 owners have used. One alternative suggests using a small piece of metal cut from a soft drinks can as a small shim, this is then wrapped around the shifter pin to reduce the play and then inserted back into the shifter bar. Several wraps may be required depending how worn the pin is. Might also be advisable to use metal from a steel can rather than aluminium as it should be harder wearing.
Many people argue that China and the United States are the leading producers of cars. No doubt with that! However, real car enthusiasts know, when it comes to variety, Germany is arguably on the rise in producing the best quality and finest range of cars. For the past years, Germany has provided hatchbacks, low slung, super speed, convertible, and family cars, not forgetting their amazing vintage cars. Technology has brought some drastic change in the cars, but we can never forget the classic German cars that remain to top the game. Here is a list of some of the best German cars. The BMW M3 is a high-performance design of the BMW 3 series. One of the M3 models derived by the BMW in-house motorsport is the E30 division. The car was produced as a luxury car in 1982 to 1994. It's no doubt that the car was built and designed for racing.
The model came in a couple of body style ranging from the convertible, estate touring models to the four door model. Many families have used the Volkswagen golf. It is a small family car produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen. The Volkswagen MKI, manufactured in the '70s to the early '80, was a replica of the original hatchback. It hit the market for its pokey trend, small size, and affordable price. The Mercedes Benz 300 - sel 6.3 was one of the luxury models built by the Mercedes Benz. Design and built from 1968 to 1972, the car remains to be a bombshell among other saloon cars. The car houses a 6.3-litre V8 engine which made the 300 - sel 6.3 be the fastest four door car by the time of its release. The BMW 2002 falls in the 02 series designed and manufactured between 1966 to 1977. The 02 series were established making the BMW an international brand.
The 02 series are aging demanding more prices, thus paving the way for the 3 - series. The 2002 series was one of the finest models ever to be produced from Germany. Audi remains to amaze from its great designs. The Audi RS 2 was one car that surprised the world for it been the fastest estate car on earth. The station wagon was a limited edition, five doors, and high-performance estate car manufactured from 1994 to 1995. The car may have looked like and Audi 80 Avant, somehow of a Porsche and 100% brilliant. We all turn our heads to have a small glimpse of a Porsche whenever it passes us. The Porsche 911 2.7 Rs was arguably the first and best Porsche of all time. The car was sold out in the first few weeks after produced and anyone who has driven it will be amazed by its pure and intense drive. The engine was air cooled until the introduction of Type 996 in 1998. The 911 - 2.7 was the last air cooled Porsches. These classic German cars will prove this phrase right!