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Discovered this in my engine bay. WTH is it?

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Old 03-30-2020 | 11:46 PM
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Discovered this in my engine bay. WTH is it?

It's on the right side under the turbo intake duct. I was able to move it and it felt like I shifted a motorcycle transmission. Strange!
 
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Old 03-31-2020 | 03:40 AM
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Oh yeah? That is the actual shifting rod that goes into the transmission.
 
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Old 03-31-2020 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by njaremka
Oh yeah? That is the actual shifting rod that goes into the transmission.
I think you should have shift linkages attached to this. Are you able to change gears?
 
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Old 03-31-2020 | 10:16 AM
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This "lever" is up front underneath the coolant overflow tank. My shifting is just fine. Don't think that's what this is, but..... Anyone?
 
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Old 03-31-2020 | 12:00 PM
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Definitely shift linkage. Missing a "counter-weight" that is riveted to those two holes. Not too hard to replace, just a PITA to access. Item #10 in this RealOEM diagram.



 
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Old 03-31-2020 | 03:41 PM
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Thanks! It shifts great, so maybe a previous owner removed the weight to change the feel.
 
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Old 03-31-2020 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Lancaster
I think you should have shift linkages attached to this. Are you able to change gears?
You were right, thanks.
 
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