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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060   
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Sorry to read that one or two of you are having problems with the slick shift. I
I have several thousand miles on mine since fitting it, and it still doesnīt rattle or communicate any noise up from the gearbox. However, it did to begin with. When i originally fitted it, I followed the video, but without greasing the top of the shaft (I wish I could find another way to express that). With the lever fitted dry, I immediately notice a noise on the first test run. Very similar to the sound of the well documented loose weights on the lever. I tried wrapping electrical tape around the shaft at various heights, and eventually found that it only needed about two rounds at the bottom. See pic. That done, no further issues.  Click image to enlarge If that doesnīt successfully "exorcise" the rattle, then try a second round further up. Just for the sake of experiment, I īve just tried fitting a second single round of tape, and discovered that this is about as far up the shaft as it will go. Any further up and you wont get the lever down far enough for the clips to engage. Click image to enlarge I hope this helps. For anyone who has a problem with the shift action being to heavy (engaging reverse), I might be able to help there too. Iīll post some pictures over the weekend. Stephen 1998 Tdi 90 SW, 2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs, Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons |
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10th Feb 2017 3:26pm |
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| Baytown Member Since: 30 Jan 2016 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 87  
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I've had the dreaded Slick Shift Grub Screw failure on my 110.
My gear stick spins on its axis. And before anyone accuses me, Yes I did apply Red permanent lock tight to the Grub Screw. I think I got about 5000kms out of it before the failure. I'm going to get the assembly welded together as I don't want this giving way again in the bush. I wonder why this occurs so much? Perhaps the Grub Screw is a fraction too small compared to the internal thread? My assembly was verbatim from the You Tube installation video. A great mod when working correctly. Ken |
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14th Feb 2017 10:26am |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060
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I haven't had the lever come loose on mine, but can imagine it is mighty inconvenient if it does. My guess is that the problem originates from the two parts not quite being lined up quite right when assembled by the workshop/customer. They are an extremely tight fit. The grub screw is then pulled up tight, but only touch the inner shaft on one side of the designated recess. Then in use, the. combination of temperature and several hundred shifts is enough to make the lever float back and forth, slowly working away at the locktited screw. As you apparently experience, once loosened, the original interference fit is gone.
It would have made more sense for those two parts to be pre-assembled for the appropriate left or right hand drive application, by the manufacturer. My suggestion to anyone fitting a fresh kit is to apply a little grease or light oil between the two shaft beforehand so they can fully line up when the grub screw is tightened. 1998 Tdi 90 SW, 2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs, Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons |
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14th Feb 2017 2:20pm |
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| Baytown Member Since: 30 Jan 2016 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 87
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Hi Wild Card;
Your right re the option to purchase dedicated left or right hand drive units. It would have removed the chance of failures like I've experienced. I was very careful to correctly align the shafts so as to maximise contact of the Grub Screw with the inner shaft dimple. I was aware of this failure before purchase, and read up on the issue, even discussed it with Shabs prior to purchase. Oh well, welding the unit will fix it for good. Best wishes mate. Ken Last edited by Baytown on 15th Feb 2017 5:20am. Edited 1 time in total |
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14th Feb 2017 10:16pm |
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| Baytown Member Since: 30 Jan 2016 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 87
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There you go, the fix for a loose Slick Shift.
I ran a bead around it with the MIG. Reassembled and good as new, with a firmer shift action if possible. Best wishes all. Ken Click image to enlarge |
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15th Feb 2017 3:50am |
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| Wild Card 90 Member Since: 03 Dec 2014 Location: Gerlingen Posts: 1060
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Ken,
thats how it should be done! Nice workmanship! The fact that others have experienced similar, and your shifter came loose after 5000 Kms has me thinking....Iīll go and check that grub screw on mine again. Stephen 1998 Tdi 90 SW, 2008 Td4 90 SW, 2012 2.2 90 SW, 2" raised Trailmaster/Terrafirma Heavy Track Raids, 255 MTīs, Recaro CSīs, anorak, wellingtons |
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15th Feb 2017 11:02am |
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| Baytown Member Since: 30 Jan 2016 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 87
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Good on you Stephen.
Re checking yours, I wouldn't worry about it unless it plays up. As they say, don't fix what ain't broke! Best wishes mate. Ken |
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15th Feb 2017 11:52am |
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| OldDD Member Since: 17 Jan 2016 Location: Ballaugh Posts: 54  
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That is exactly what I have done (run a bead of weld around the stem and where the grub screw goes) today prior to installation.
The shift is certainly shorter and slicker and whilst I didn't have a serious problem with mine, it is much improved. |
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15th Feb 2017 9:19pm |
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| jeffsky Member Since: 11 Jan 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 34  
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Baytown that will definitely not let go any time soon
 2.4 2008 defender sold |
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20th Feb 2017 8:39pm |
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| Baytown Member Since: 30 Jan 2016 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 87
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Hi Jeff.
I'd be disappointed if it did! It's amazing though, how much firmer my Shift has become. I don't know if it's the minor change in geometry or the different grease I used. Happy with my gear shift action either way. Best wishes mate. Ken |
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20th Feb 2017 11:36pm |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2669  
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mine just arrived, looking forward to having it fitted! --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged
Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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27th Feb 2017 1:47pm |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2669
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Just picked up the Puma from my indie, who fitted the Slickshift - wow!!!
The gearchanges are short, snappy, precise and so much smoother. Did I say wow? --
2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged
Defender Puma Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zZ1en9 Discovery 4 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zXrtKO Range Rover/Sport L320/L322/L494 Workshop Manual: https://bit.ly/2zc58JQ |
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31st Mar 2017 1:46pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2655 
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wish i could enjoy mine; still rattles like mad with the bowler gearsticks
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31st Mar 2017 1:50pm |
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| OldDD Member Since: 17 Jan 2016 Location: Ballaugh Posts: 54
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Liam
Do you know if it is the same type of design as the slick shift? if so, take it apart, get it welded and refit. |
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1st Apr 2017 7:23am |
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