Do the shifter cables for a 5-speed Isuzu need lubed?
The car has sat for a number of years and it shifts hard.
Now, it doesn`t run yet, so I don`t know whether the tranny is just stiff or it is the cables.
Should I just disconnect the ends and see if it still shifts hard?
Thanks, Mike

You can disconnect the cable from the trans and move it back and forth and it should be pretty easy. I dnt know if you could get any lube in the sheathing but it wouldn't hurt to try and get some in it. But it can be a number of things making it shift hard since its been sitting a quite awhile.

Theres not really much to lube other than greasing the shifter itself, and the ends as they come out of the sheathing on the trans.

Remove the cables from the tranny and see how they move. Bent ends will make them move hard. Take apart the console also and check those ends

Thanks, guys.
I was out shifting it today and it was loosening up, so I guess it`s just a bit tight from sitting up.
Mike

If the cables were binding or any sort slow shifting ,,use a light lube to help free up corrossion or dirt in cable ..

Fiero cables have a tendency to separate the ball stud from the socket ,,for the average owner it is best to raise the end of the car to assist flow of lubricant..
Only loosen or remove cable at transmission when absolutely required ,,I learn this the hard way !!
It is better to loosen the front cables under the console ,,the cables will not pull apart here ..

On the 5 speed dukes ,cut a slit in the sheath at the apex(highest point) and lube frome there ..

[This message has been edited by uhlanstan (edited 03-22-2010).]