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Makdaddymac

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im getting one soon and just wanted to know.They are easy to install but is there any lube process or something that they dont tell you about.. or anything i need to know..

 

89Notch

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might need to get a new plastic bushing

 

Roland69

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I had a hard time getting the lower rubber boot out.....I ended up taking the whole center console out and cleaning it while it was out lol...That was a bit of a pain cause I didn't know that there was 2 sheet metal screws holding the radio part of the console to the dash....I bet now I could do it in 45 minutes or so maby less...I would get a shifter gasket from Cobra Bob it makes less mess and makes it so there is less vibe's through the shifter handle...And I would look into a MGW I love the feel of mine

 

65ShelbyClone

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Roland69 said:

I had a hard time getting the lower rubber boot out.....

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Me too. I used a small wrench without removing the console when I had my '89 GT. Tore up my knuckles a bit, but it only took about an hour as I recall.

Edit: Just put new silicone around the base where it seals onto the trans and bolt it down. T5 shifters are a lot more straighforward than the external rail types.

 

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Makdaddymac

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can you get a gasket at autozone or something?

 

Dark Knight

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No gasket needed, just a little silicone. Same way the factory does it..

 

65ShelbyClone

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Dark Knight said:

No gasket needed, just a little silicone. Same way the factory does it..

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Ditto that.

 

Roland69

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or make your own gasket out of rubber or cork

 

LtDavis

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there was no factory gasket there (besides the silicone) so you won't find one at a parts store

 

Roland69

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I am using one on my car...I bought it from Cobra Bob.