Oblongshapes

iTrader: (1)

Okay... So the bolt that connects the shifter and the connecting rod to the tranny is not coming out. It spins in there like it is loose, but does not unthread. I noticed on the other side there is this tiny 1/4 thickness of a bolt head, so I tried turning both, and the small side just pops off.... the wrench wont stay on. Any Suggestions on getting that off.

Also, I tried removing the two bolts that hold the whole assembly to the car. They began to loosen, but then the bolts on top (inside of the car where the boot covered) started to move with the turning of the wrench.. so they wont come off. The top of these bolts are like studs, so i cant hold them in place with a socket, cause obviously a socket wont fit. HELP!

I head the hard part was getting the y-pipe off, I beg to differ.... this is so annoying, my car is sitting out there all messed up over night, I REALLY need some input because I have to get this running by Monday. I cant even tighten these things back up cause the slip....

PLEASE HELP

thanks
Jeff

tomservo291

It's a pin that goes through.

Both sides have a hex head, one side is a sleeve (where the outside is smooth so it can pivot inside the base of the shift lever.) and the otherside is a bolt that threads into it. Once I got the bolt out i had to take a flathead screwdrive and bang that sucker out with the side of a hammer, it was in there pretty good .. after getting it out a bit i was able to just work it back and forth and pull it out

JSutter

iTrader: (46)

I had to drill out the two bolts that hold the whole assembly to the car. then i replaced them with new bolts.

I had a hell of a time installing the B&M....took a total of 7 hours start to finish. Did you already assemble the shifter? Make sure you have snap ring pliers.