G/box: 5 speed M47: - Wobbly gearstick?

willd · Aug 8th, 2007, 16:56

Hi all,

Since driving my new 240 around a bit I've got concerned about the wobbling gearstick. There's no noise, and no vibration felt through the steering, the pedals or the seat of my pants, but the gearstick wobbles from side to side when travelling along. Does anyone have any ideas what it is? Is it normal?

Thanks,

Will

Mike_Brace · Aug 8th, 2007, 21:40

This is usually caused by broken or soft engine or gearbox mounting rubber.

Mike

Clifford Pope · Aug 9th, 2007, 07:33

Is it the whole gearbox wobbling, or the gearlever loose on its mounting?
If you undo the clips holding the rubber boot under the carpet, you can see the tail of the box and the clips holding the gear lever, and ought to be able to pinpoint what is moving.

willd · Aug 13th, 2007, 11:19

I've not checked under the carpet yet as I noticed the whole engine is wobbling therefore pretty sure it's a mount. How easy are they to change - Haynes says one spanner but I'm not sure!

Mike_Brace · Aug 13th, 2007, 21:25

They are not to bad to do but there is a technique. Do a search as I posted a guide for someone whose mechanic had problems - it was easily sorted with my guidance.

Mike

Aug 8th, 2007, 16:56	#1
willd New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2007 19:52 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cheltenham	Wobbly gearstick? Hi all, Since driving my new 240 around a bit I've got concerned about the wobbling gearstick. There's no noise, and no vibration felt through the steering, the pedals or the seat of my pants, but the gearstick wobbles from side to side when travelling along. Does anyone have any ideas what it is? Is it normal? Thanks, Will

Aug 8th, 2007, 21:40	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	This is usually caused by broken or soft engine or gearbox mounting rubber. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Aug 13th, 2007, 21:25	#5
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	They are not to bad to do but there is a technique. Do a search as I posted a guide for someone whose mechanic had problems - it was easily sorted with my guidance. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Aug 9th, 2007, 07:33	#3
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Today 07:07 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	Is it the whole gearbox wobbling, or the gearlever loose on its mounting? If you undo the clips holding the rubber boot under the carpet, you can see the tail of the box and the clips holding the gear lever, and ought to be able to pinpoint what is moving.

Aug 13th, 2007, 11:19	#4
willd New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2007 19:52 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cheltenham	I've not checked under the carpet yet as I noticed the whole engine is wobbling therefore pretty sure it's a mount. How easy are they to change - Haynes says one spanner but I'm not sure!

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