I looked up under the car to find that the previous owner had used duck taped to hold the shift protector boot in place. Naturally, after I removed it - it wasnt going back on. So i ordered another one from Pelican today.

My question is - when I replace the boot, do I need to apply any lubricant to the mechanism, and if so, what type of lubricant should I use?

I am also going to replace the transmission fluid - what type of fluid should I use, and should I add any type of additive?

Thanks

Stock 73. 1.7

It seems most folks like the Swepco lube (I believe Pelican has it)

What part(s) of the mechanism are you talking about?

--DD