... my winter beater's (87 civic) shifter box is really loose... for example if you are in any gear, still moves around freely to the point that it can still touch the front seats... anyone have any suggestions?... i was told that it is probably a linkage problem and that a short shifter kit would help... any thoughts?... if so, anyone know of a short shifter kit for an 87 civic?... i have seen some on ebay for 88 and up, but none for an 87... lemme know... thanks...

 

you don't need a short throw shifter just tighten up your shift linkage. trust me that should fix the problem

 

what she said. and check your bushings down there as well.

 

Bushing........$9~$10 on Ebay. Will change everything.

 

...couldn't find any on ebay... maybe i'm searching the wrong keywords? ...anyways... got a link? thanks.

 

check the shifter bushing or the universal joint at the transmission.
The swivel joint at the end of the shifter rod always wears out..

cam

 

either that or ur pin its getting loose, in case u dont have the clip holding it.... but i been there and a bad pin will make shifter wably and bad bushings also... it just either one