Cobraken
Enthusiast
When I took delivery of my '02 I found that I could pull the gear selector out of the transmission. The car has 1900 miles on it so it is virtually worn only by storage. How is the shifter retained to the tranny? 
How is the shifter retained?
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Johann
Viper Owner
The knob is threaded onto a shift shaft which is threaded into the arm on the shifter mechanism on the trans.
Does the entire shaft pull out or is it separated at the rubber isolator on the shift shaft?
Does the entire shaft pull out or is it separated at the rubber isolator on the shift shaft?
Cobraken
Enthusiast
The entire shifter pulls out. Qualify that: I can feel thru the boot a "ball" @ end of the shifter.
The factory shifter "ball" is held in with a sandwich of two metal plates. Mine was about to go and was very sloppy. If you want to go stock, I am sure someone will have one laying around. I went with B/M and it was a major upgrade.
P.S. also check to make sure nylon "cup" is still on the "ball" when it gets repaired.
P.S. also check to make sure nylon "cup" is still on the "ball" when it gets repaired.
Cobraken
Enthusiast
Thanks guys
snampro
Enthusiast
install a hurst or b&m (I went with hurst), you won't be disappointed.
Cobraken
Enthusiast
It appears that the isolator is broken & would just spin & lift off the pin it was attached to? There is not a picture of the complete isolator in the service manual but I assume there is normally threaded shafts on each end of the isolator. Any advice or is this just a replacement of the isolator thing?
carguy07
Viper Owner
Yes, threaded shafts on each end of the isolator. Just replace the isolator with the SVS or Detert bolt. You will be much happier.
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Cobraken
Enthusiast
Isolator is $280 (210 w/ discount)! How much more noise & vibration w/ just a bolt? Anyone have an isolator they're willing to part w/?
C O D Y
Enthusiast
FYI, most '02 Final Edition's came with a 7 year factory warranty. That covered motor and drive line, but you might be able to extend that to everything for not much more. Just a thought.... and I'm not sure the new warranty would even cover previous damaged parts.
Cobraken
Enthusiast
Tried to purchase extended warranty but was outside the 4 yr limitation.
carguy07
Viper Owner
I am real happy with the bolt. A little more vibration, but you can feel the gates a lot better. The bolt does not seal up to the lower rubber boot so you feel a little more heat. I think the stock shifter with the bolt feels a lot like an aftermarket shifter.
If you want a replacement isolator just start a new thread, there should be dozens of them working as paper weights.
