Gear shifter

[z22owner]

I have a '99 z22, and the gear shift takes quite a bit of umph to get into and out of gear, as well as increase throttle. Any suggestions?

[MOP]

Could be the cables, try disconnecting them at the engine. That should at least tell you if its in the box and cables.

[tmdog]

After you disconnect cables from engine and shifter is still stubborn. What next? Is there a way to lube these cables? If shifter and cables need replacement, can glass be cut so as to acess back side of shifter and be replaced with a backer plate attached to shifter mechanism? The idea is to cover the big hole you made.I hate to take the top cover off the boat again.

[MOP]

I put a way to lube cables in the post "shift plate mounted cutout switch question" If its the cables from the box it works quite well. I do not recommend doing the cable from the converter to the drive that is better changed out.