2004 Nissan Murano Transmission with crack in shift lever

[donnelfrane]

Good Evening All,

Any opinions on the following matter would be greatly appreciated.I drive a 2004 Nissan Murano that I bought used earlier this year (at 90,000 km at the time). A transmission specialist recently had a look at my transmission (for an unrelated issue) and noted a crack in the shift lever. I’ve attached a photo at this link: Photo of Crack in Shift Lever

I’ve been advised by the transmission guy that there are three options:

1)Replace the entire transmission. Apparently, because it is internal to the transmission, the shift lever is not a part that is sold separately and the entire transmission would have to be replaced . This solution will cost me somewhere in the vicinity of $3000.

2) Weld the crack on the shift lever. This will cost me nothing and will buy me some time before the shift lever fails.

3) Do nothing and hope it holds out for a long time.

If there’s anybody out there who has had a similar experience, or can just offer a bit of advice, please do not hesitate to pass on your thoughts.

Thanks,

D

[silkysmoothyjud]

weld it/leave it alone, I cant freakin believe it!! Ghetto rig on an 04??? This isnt a Ford....is it?If your gonna weld it:I would probably weld the s*** out of it, put another piece of steel behind it, just to be sure.
Modified by silkysmoothyjud at 9:38 PM 9/16/2009