T5- shifter does not return to center
 

Hey guys, hopefully someone knows T5s well enough to help.
I have a T5 from a 97 camaro V6. The problem is the shifter does not return to center when I pull it left (for 1st or 2nd). It also goes too easily from right to left. I have inspected the shifter and everything is fine with it. So I try moving the shift lever in the trans with my finger. When I move it from the 1-2 side to the center it almost feels like there is a detent between 1-2 and center. I looked for wear or damage on the detent area but there is nothing obvious. The trans is from a wrecker so I do not know the history; could be abuse or someone leaning on the shifter while driving?

Any ideas? I am concerned because it is pretty easy to go too far when down-shifting from 5th. I might hit 2nd instead of 4th.

Thanks for any help.
Cory

Re: T5- shifter does not return to center
 

Did you ever find out what the problem was? I have the same detent issue (except on the other side).

Re: T5- shifter does not return to center
 

"CoryM" has not been back to this site in almost 2 years. You could try sending an e-mail. Left click on his screen name and there is an option to send him an e-mail on the dropdown.

Just curious.... when you pull the shifter assembly off the trans does the lever then "center"?

Re: T5- shifter does not return to center
 

Yeah, there's nothing wrong with the shifter. It did the same with the original and the Hurst I put in there.