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importrx7

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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

 

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importrx7

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

 

Rougestang

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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

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

 

Tim2002GT

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merc123 said:

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

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

 

BennyBlown2v

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

 

1low03gt

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

 

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GettinThere

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BennyBlown2v said:

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

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+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.

 

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YelloSchtang001

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

 

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GettinThere

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YelloSchtang001 said:

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

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no

 

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Cobra Bob Shifter Gasket > sealant

 

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02TruBlueGt

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

 

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GettinThere

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Kilgore Trout said:

Cobra Bob Shifter Gasket > sealant

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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.