Strange shifter noises with a hurst...

[99bluebird]

I installed a hurst shifter a few months ago and ever since its been making some annoying rattles and noises. It is only bad at certain times in lower rpm ranges (<1800 usually when I give it a little extra gas). When installing I used sealant but I think I may have stripped one of the screws, even though I was using a torque wrench and didn't surpass the recommended rating. I then tightened it as best I could and let it go. Are these noises regular?

[ianwells100]

yes, i believe they are regular noises

my b&m makes rattling noises at low-low rpms, its just the nature of it, think about what u replaced, the stock one's all mushy and crap, this one is crisp - precise, u give up a little luxury for this

[Paul Ford]

Yeah, i would say its normal, mine whirrs and stuf at low rpms, sounds cool

[99bluebird]

Yea that sounds like the noise I was trying to describe, whurring...

But do you think I should do anything about the stripped screwhole? It is still held securely by the other three screws as far as I can tell, and I can't think of any way to fix it.

Another ?:Is there any reason I should change my trans fluid? How can I tell if its low besides checking, would it make any distinct noises?

[Paul Ford]

I changed mine just to safe. To do so there are two plugs on the right side of the transmission, slip a 3/8ths drive ratchet into the upper one and remove it. The transmission fluid should be at this top plug. To change it remove the lower plug and let it drain then replace the lower plug, then using a pump which attaches to the top of the bottle of transfluid, pump the fluid into the top hole until it is full then replace the plug, job done. When i changed mine it made quite a mess though so be prepared.

As for the stripped bolt try drilling out the threads, tapping them inserting a helicoil then replacing the bolt

[MustangEater8251]

yeah its normal mine does it a little too... There is no rubber bushing(why the stocker is mushy) so it rattles.

One problem I had is my botls worked themself loose that connect the shifter to the actual stick, I locktighted and redid them so they are doing great now.

[99bluebird]

How would I tap them and insert a helicoil? Can I get one for that size bolt at lowes? How does the helicoil stay in the position in metal? Sorry for the ignorance, ive only heard of using taps on concrete and drywall.

[V6Bob]

There are a lot of books that will explain helicoils to you. My favorite is Carroll Smith's Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners, and Plumbing Handbook.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

It's not a simple deal (you need special tools) but it's a good way to repair damaged threads.

Here's a website:

http://www.toolsnextday.ltd.uk/Helic...coil_usage.htm

[FunkZ]

Some low fluid level symptoms are jerky shifts, difficult to get in gear (especially in cold weather) and "crunching" gears, like as if you let out the clutch a hair too soon.