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Posted by: Joe C Jul 15 2021, 04:44 PM

just replaced all the parts of my shifter and having a tough time getting the springs back in. Anyone know an easy way to get it done?

Thanks

Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 15 2021, 05:52 PM

Here is your answer. Take an old worn out #2 flat blade screwdriver and notch it out as shown. This tool will let you compress the spring you can move the pin into place.

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Posted by: mepstein Jul 15 2021, 06:30 PM

First, wear safety glasses.

I use a Phillips screwdriver and vice grips, use the screw driver on one side, pin on the other. Push the spring into place with the vice grips and push out the screwdriver with the oem pin. Takes 30 seconds once you get the hang of it and the vice grips will keep the spring from flying if you mess up.

But wear the glasses anyway.

Posted by: Joe C Jul 16 2021, 07:15 AM

Thanks for the tips 914sixer & mepstein!! I'll give it a shot again later.

Posted by: 914e Jul 16 2021, 07:40 AM

I used a Snap Awl though the pin hole on one side
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Through the center of the spring, I was then able to push the other end in and start pushing in the pin and use the awl as a lever to push the spring down once I had it flat I could push the pin through as I pulled the awl out.

If you replaced the stop plate I should warn you the part from Porsche is out of spec causing it to bind. The slot needs to be extended.

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Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 16 2021, 09:21 AM

Like Mark wrote. Only instead of the screwdriver, I use one of the pins with the clip installed on one end and a combo of pushing slightly down on the spring and working the pin in a bit at a time. It goes pretty quickly once you get the hang of it. Those springs DO like to fly across the garage. Then you go on the hunt.

Posted by: cholland_ Jul 16 2021, 11:48 AM

I did this recently and used a long zip tie through one hole, through the spring, out the other end, and then connected to itself. As I tightened the zip tie, I was able to easily push the spring into place.

Then, I pushed a small screwdriver through to hold the spring, cut and removed the zip tie, then carefully pushed the screwdriver out with the pin. This worked very well for me and didn't involve sacrificing any tools.

Posted by: Joe C Jul 16 2021, 07:24 PM

The Springs are in!!!! New bushings and reverse lock-out, what a difference.

Thanks for the help every one

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 17 2021, 08:10 AM

The lock out plate is often overlooked.

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