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Old 08-25-2010, 06:47 PM
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so i've got a 2000 camaro ss...m6...and recently there has been a rattling vibrating noise coming from under the shifter boot at mid-range rpms, like above 3000rpm. i've also noticed that the shifter feels a lot looser and the handle moves around a lot while in gear. is there a spring or something that could have come loose or broken? thanks...also it still shifts fine it just feels loose
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Lift up the boot and check for loose bolts that attach the stick to the shifter.
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that was it! thanks so much man idk why but that noise was making me nervous haha but that fixed it perfectly
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You should be nervous! If those bolts come out, you'll be having a bad time.

You should probably use thread locker on them. Normal lock washers didn't work for me. After disliking the mess with thread locker, I got some Nord-Lock washers for them: http://www.nord-lock.com/

They work perfect and don't make a mess.




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