I think i screwed up

[importrx7]

I just installed my new Pro 5.0 short shifter and i forgot to put the sealant on that the instructions say is needed. Should i take the whole damn thing off and get some sealant and reinstall it or should i be fine, i mean i tighted the bolts down pretty tight

 

[importrx7]

I could do it again but i really don't want to its nice and hot out side today!!

 

[Rougestang]

If you want to do it right, it won't hurt. However, I put a UPR short throw shifter in my car, and I never used any gasket or seal. I works fine, no leaks, and I've had it on for about 7k miles so far. One of these days, I may get to to, but until it leaks i'm not worried.

 

[merc123]

Better to be safe than sorry. I'd hate for a $2,000 tranny to go out because of some $5 sealant.

 

[Tim2002GT]

Better to be safe than sorry. I'd hate for a $2,000 tranny to go out because of some $5 sealant.

+1
It shouldn't take too long, especially since you've already done it once.

 

[BennyBlown2v]

Seal it. It's not that hard to put a shifter in, just remove trim and shift knob, dust boot, four screws lol....

 

[1low03gt]

I would be doing it again just to put the sealant.Worth in my opinion.

 

[GettinThere]

Seal it. It's not that hard to put a shifter in, just remove trim and shift knob, dust boot, four screws lol....

+1 Think of it this way, your transmission now is not sealed. Will this matter in the short run, probably not, in the long run, maybe.

 

[YelloSchtang001]

when i did this I only put a thin layer should I have used the whole tube?

 

[GettinThere]

when i did this I only put a thin layer should I have used the whole tube?

no

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Cobra Bob Shifter Gasket > sealant

 

[02TruBlueGt]

do it again. Its worth the few minutes it takes. To save a tranny.

 

[GettinThere]

Cobra Bob Shifter Gasket > sealant

http://stangshiftergaskets.com/

I've got 43k miles on my car, at 50k I will replace the trans fluid through the shifter and use one of these gaskets.