OBX shifter problem

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GuSpeed
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The spacer doesn't fit over the hole loosely. Its a tight fit so I hammered it down to fit and now I can't get it out. I'm refering to the spacer the one that you bolt the holes with the screw in. Are you with me? Thanks...


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Soy
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I'm not totally sure what you're talking about, but when I installed my short shifter, nothing needed "hammering" anywhere... everything just kinda slid into place.

I'm thinking maybe you didn't remove the spring clips, or the lower washers?

"Sometimes when a little rock doesn't work, try a big one. When that doesn't work, get a bazooka"

marshun
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hammered it down? that was smart. sounds like you ****ed something up.

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:matrix: hey marshun your sig is freakin crazy. I like.:rotflmao

GuSpeed
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Okay you guys know the spacer plate? The plate that has holes in it so you can screw the C shape metal thing to? Well that plate didn't fit over the place it need to be nicely so I hammered it down slightly to get it to fit good. And it did but now it won't come up. It's stuck. You get what I'm saying? Thanks..

PsiloX
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That spacer plate as you call it doesn't get put into anything. It should just sit over the hole in the transmission. Counterbored holes up. The c-clips go underneath it and lock into the groove around the outside of the hole. the nuts face up towards the plate for proper spacing when intalled.

I got mine from ebay and it had no instructions. I figured it out after a couple of trys. hope this helps. I know it's a little confuseing

matt4pl
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return the OBX, buy a B&M. you'll thank us all later..... but otherwise, if you had pics it would help a lot.

GuSpeed
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yes it sits over the transmission. But it didn't fit over nicely so I hammered it down a tiny bit. And now its stuck. Damn huh!?

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so get a flat head screwdriver and pry it out.

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Soy
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sycle
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I just bought one of ebay too w/out instructions and never needed the hammer for it at all. I did not use the lock washer though, :confused: ( didnt fit, just used thread lock) I would say bright out that trusty hammer and tap ondersides of all four corners in circle to try to pop it of without breaking anything.

GuSpeed
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tried them all. haha... Can't see the plate from under the car. It lines up even with the transmission thingy so looking up you can't see. There is only like 3 inches between the short shifter spacer and the transmission. I guess I'll just drive it until it finally vibrate off. Just hope no accident from it though.


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