Emergency - Can't Get Shifter Plate off transmission

[Underground706]

Ok, I installed a short shifter on my old S14 and all I had to do was remove the 6 bolts holding the shifter onto the transmission.

In my S13, I removed the 6 bolts, and the snap ring, and pulled the shifter lever out. But the plate that the 6 bolts go through(the control cover) is stuck on the top of the transmission. How do I get it off?

I can't drive anywhere until I get this figured out and I don't know what to do!

Please Help!
Modified by Underground706 at 9:30 AM 4/9/2005

[BomexS13]

have you tried prying it off??

[Underground706]

I tried to pry it off w/ a screwdriver but it wouldnt budge and I bent the metal around the hole exposing the transmission.

Do I need to just put more effort?

[BomexS13]

I wonder if somebody put silicone on there. Mine came right off after taking off those 6 screws..

[Dattebayo]

use a hammer and tap the side of the plate with quick wrist snapping motions. If that doesnt work, get a razor knife and cut the space between the plate and the transmission. Careful not to score the transmission half.

[fiznat]

are you sure you got the bolts in the front portion of the plate? Im not sure if there are normally 6 or 8 bolts but there are two up front that are a beyotch to get to.

If you did, just keep working at it. Try to avoid prying: tap the thing from the sides as much as you can, it'll come off.

[ILikeMy240sx]

Yup there are 2 more bolts at the front which can only be accessed under the car... applies to both S13 and S14. I think there are total of 6.. not 8

[Underground706]

There are 6 bolts holding the control cover on the transmission.

I tried tapping it loose but it didn't work.

I'm going to try and put it back together for now.

[Dattebayo]

Dont be afraid of it, boy! Smack that metal, you cant really hurt it.