Shift linkage dust boot, Walk me through this one... |
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Shift linkage dust boot, Walk me through this one... |
familienauto |
Aug 30 2007, 01:08 AM
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Volksporsche Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 5-November 06 From: UW Seattle Member No.: 7,156 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hi everyone,
So, I just noticed that the rear dust boot for the shift linkage on the '73 side shift was cracked and hanging down towards the road. I have it temporarily bandaged up, but it needs to be replaced. So, for a newbie like me who has never taken a shift linkage apart...what is the best way to get this thing off and get a new one on? I have the parts diagram in the Haynes manual in front of me but there has to be an easier way to do this than disassembling the whole shift linkage. Let me know if there's anything I need to be careful not to break before I go wrenching away at this... Thanks, Zach |
orthobiz |
Aug 30 2007, 05:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The big oval cover or the accordion boot in front of it?
My big cover towards the rear of the car is fine but my boot is no longer attached toward the front of the car. It has a nylon tie that's unbroken and the boot is fine (not torn). However, I've been told that they shrink over the years and they are NLA from Porsche or anyone. So my boot has slipped off the thicker black part of the the linkage and exposes some bright metal on the more narrow part of the shift linkage. Apparently reattaching it will only last until you shift through the gears! So, I'll be interested in hearing answers to this question as well! Paul |
pete914 |
Aug 30 2007, 06:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 21-August 07 From: east coast Member No.: 8,025 |
this is a very easy procedure to do. you have either one or two "cone screws" on the shift linkage to the transmission (i ahve a '74 that uses just one). this is what mine looked like (vertical bolt is what i'm talking about...however, PO had the incorrect "bolt" in there, yours should be a flush screw that takes an allen wrench)
(IMG:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/pba110/914/IMG_1572.jpg) anyway, with an allen wrench remove that screw. then head to the firewall up front where the shift linkage enters. there you'll find another cone screw. loosen that one. now move back to the transmission and you are going to work the shift rod out of the shift linkage by pushing it toward the front of the car (helps to be in neutral). i tapped it with the hammer. now pull the shift rod back towards the rear of the car to release it from the connection point at the front of the car. this will allow you to have room to slide on the boot. it's also a good time to inspect/grease your bushings... if this sounds confusing, it's not when you are under the car. it will all makes sense once you get going (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) good luck pete |
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