I have a 2002 147 Twin Spark with the 5 speed manual transmission. There's no problem finding and engaging any of the gears, but the shifter is really loose and sloppy.
I've already changed both "top hat" bushes and re-greased everything on the selector mechanism at the gearbox end, but that did absolutely nothing to improve the sloppy shifter. The selector cables seem to be moving freely and there is no visible damage to the cable outer casings.
I removed the shifter boot inside the car to have a look at the top area of the shifter mechanism. The top plastic housing (ie into which the gear stick disappears) still seems to be secure and the plastic bolt tabs are not broken or cracked. That being the case, I assume I will need to drop the shifter assembly from under the car and replace some/all of the bushes inside the shifter?
My question is, which bushes should I order and where is the best place to get them? Part numbers and/or photos for the required bushes would be really helpful. Also, is there anything else I need to know about repairing the shifter mechanism?
Try -
Italian Automotive Spares 03 9036 1606
Arese Spares 0411123640
Further to bazzbazz’s post, the attached extracts of the gear lever assembly might be useful when ordering parts. NB Confirm parts with supplier when ordering.
https://alfa-romeo.7zap.com/en/147/w8/19033510-099/212/21+21221s00+2-0/ Item 5 (bush) Gear lever end
https://alfa-romeo.7zap.com/en/147/w8/19033510-099/212/21+21221s00+3-0/ Item 4 (bush) Gear box end.
There's a kit you can buy to fix this I had it put in my car and restored the shift feel I purchased mine from eb spares uk