My SSR: 2006 Blue over Primer'd Bondo 6spd #23424 slapped together 2/22/06
6 Speed Shifter Shaft/boot Noise...a Real Fix???
Greetings!!!
I'm continuing my posts regarding potential issues with my new 6 speed.
I have the dreaded shifter shaft/boot noise, but it is VERY loud on my truck. Its definitely as loud as the engine. When I grab the boot, I can change the TONE of the noise, but I can't eliminate it. I CAN grab the shifter shaft very forcefully and stop most of the noise. The noise, when driving around parking lots at low speeds, is uncommonly loud. Like I said, it is as loud as the engine. It sounds like differential noise or a bad throw-out bearing. The noise goes away when you push the clutch in; you can hear the noise "die down" and fade away.
I'm pretty sure the noise I'm having is the same as others with the 6 speed, attributed to the "boot" and fixing it by soaking the boot in conditioner.
But, isn't there any way to actually stop the resonance on the shifter shaft itself??? Something like wrapping the shaft in a resonance-damping rubber? Has anyone tried this? What about wrapping the shaft with a LOT of black electrical tape?
Please, if you know a REAL fix that WORKS to get rid of this dreadful annoying aggravating noise (especially when combined with my A/C noise I addressed in another post) please let me know.
My SSR: 2005 6SPD AQUA BLUR CHROME WHEELS AND EVERY OPTION MAGNA FLOW EXHAUST 2006 CHROME PACKAGE
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Originally Posted by ggoat!!!
Greetings!!!
I'm continuing my posts regarding potential issues with my new 6 speed.
I have the dreaded shifter shaft/boot noise, but it is VERY loud on my truck. Its definitely as loud as the engine. When I grab the boot, I can change the TONE of the noise, but I can't eliminate it. I CAN grab the shifter shaft very forcefully and stop most of the noise. The noise, when driving around parking lots at low speeds, is uncommonly loud. Like I said, it is as loud as the engine. It sounds like differential noise or a bad throw-out bearing. The noise goes away when you push the clutch in; you can hear the noise "die down" and fade away.
I'm pretty sure the noise I'm having is the same as others with the 6 speed, attributed to the "boot" and fixing it by soaking the boot in conditioner.
But, isn't there any way to actually stop the resonance on the shifter shaft itself??? Something like wrapping the shaft in a resonance-damping rubber? Has anyone tried this? What about wrapping the shaft with a LOT of black electrical tape?
Please, if you know a REAL fix that WORKS to get rid of this dreadful annoying aggravating noise (especially when combined with my A/C noise I addressed in another post) please let me know.
My SSR: 2006 Blue over Primer'd Bondo 6spd #23424 slapped together 2/22/06
Too bad the reality is that TOO many people's vehicles here have had to be buy-backs...so the "for sale sign" joke might be a little too close to reality regarding GM actually "fixing" these trucks.
My SSR: 06 Aqua Blur 6 speed 3SS with chrome package 23688 Born on March 1st 2006
I might be wrong But I don't think there have been that many buy backs!! Sure there have been some but alot, I personally don't think so!! Out of 24,000+ built there has probably been a hand full here on this forum. Maybe those that have had thier SSR bought back should start a thread and I betcha most got another one!!
My SSR: 2006 Blue over Primer'd Bondo 6spd #23424 slapped together 2/22/06
The purpose of this thread is not to discuss buy backs and crap about selling the truck. I just want to fix the boot noise. Who cares how many buy backs vs. re-purchases there were???
My SSR: 2006 Blue over Primer'd Bondo 6spd #23424 slapped together 2/22/06
I popped the boot off of mine and shoved it down into the shifter hole, and while the character of the noise has changed, the noise is still there pretty loud. Has anyone tried wrapping the shifter shaft with anything to keep it from resonating?
My SSR: 2006 Blue over Primer'd Bondo 6spd #23424 slapped together 2/22/06
Could someone please tell me what is wrong with actually trying to fix things on these vehicles BEFORE going to the dealer???
Is there some sort of "pact" that you're supposed to accept these trucks the way they were made, problems and all, and not try to fix them?
Are you two guys joined at the hip? Seems like you always respond in pairs to any post I make asking for help with a problem on my truck.
Purpose of a forum is to address issues, round up those answers from those who have a fix, and hopefully help eliminate the problem for the next guy searching the forum who has an issue with his truck. What the hell is wrong with that????
Could someone please tell me what is wrong with actually trying to fix things on these vehicles BEFORE going to the dealer???
If someone knows - usually.
Is there some sort of "pact" that you're supposed to accept these trucks the way they were made, problems and all, and not try to fix them?
None that I am aware of.
Are you two guys joined at the hip? Seems like you always respond in pairs to any post I make asking for help with a problem on my truck.
No comment
Purpose of a forum is to address issues, round up those answers from those who have a fix, and hopefully help eliminate the problem for the next guy searching the forum who has an issue with his truck. What the hell is wrong with that????
Nothing
Have you tried the search function??
I can't help since I've never had that issue with the boot.
My SSR: 2006 Blue over Primer'd Bondo 6spd #23424 slapped together 2/22/06
Once again, you two guys answer in pairs...
Hmmm.....
I only post things when I've exhausted the "search" feature and haven't found an answer. DUH.
Anyhow...last I checked this wasn't a forum where you can only "praise" the SSR. If you were competent, you would have realized I posted my truck's comments in separate posts: first the good, then the bad. The good outweighs the bad. Someone obviously taking the time to critique my posts should honestly be thorough enough and read ALL of them before going on a tirade against me in a majority of my posts.
Ah, competency and thoroughness, attention to detail...I can see why there's a problem here.
I tried stuffing some foam rubber under the boot. I did help a little but not completely. Softening up the leather by soaking it in leathersoftener helps a little also. I think the final answer will be to get some rubber of the correct density between the shifter handle and its mounting point, but that will also make the shifter feel a bit less solid. I have had numerous cars that came from the factory with fairly quiet shifters, but when I "upgraded" them to higher performance more positive feeling shifters, they usuall hade\ either no rubber insulation or firmer mounting insulation and it invariably resulted in a more positive feeling but noiser situation. I think that the shifter feels pretty darn good in the SSR. I shortened the throw considerably by cutting a few inches off and it is even better. The noise does bother me a bit sometimes, but not enough yet to get serious about fixing it. It kinda harmonizes with the exhaust roar and the supercharger whine at about 6000 rpms .
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