Short Shifter install help (93)

[KingMe]

Ive searched and searched but to no avail.. How do I get the very front two bolts on the shifter plate off? I've read that you have to lift the car, I did, and it didn't help me the least? PLEAZE help with my newbiness

[AmoebAssassin]

Frankly, the only way to get em is to roll up your sleeves and get dirty. Real dirty. You have to reach up way far into the top of the trans tunnel. Feel around for the bolts, then try to slip a wrench on. They're 12mm. It's going to take you a long time because you can only get like 1/4 turn on the wrench at a time. You can also try attacking the front two from inside the car using 12mm stubby wrenches, but you're bound to drop the wrenches and get pissed.

Have lots and lots of beer on hand, because it's going to be dirty, frustrating, and time-consuming. Enjoy.

Either that, or drill two holes in your chassis above the bolts. That is a really, really ghetto way to do it though, and I wouldn't advise you to do that.

[KingMe]

yeah i got it. It took forever and cut me up a bit but i finally finished. What you were right about dropping wrenches thanks for the help though

[ricebike]

in hindsight: i heard of someone drilling 2 holes on the sheet-metal-trans tunnel & going @ it that way...

[mhsz34]

I'm about to install my short shifter too. I opened it last night tried to play with the screws, but like said before. need a lot of time and patience. gonna bring out the good stuff ....

[240on430]

this is why i plan on installing a fidanza shifter when i replace the clutch. what shifter did you guys install?

[ricebike]

this is why i plan on installing a fidanza shifter when i replace the clutch. what shifter did you guys install?

ah, those are pilot motorsports/ obx style as seen in http://www.240sx.org install section...



they're talking about the B&M style where the shifter & plate are a single unit & have to be bolted onto the transmission... via taking off the OEM one...



in hindsight, i woulda purchased the latter style... but no $ soo

i've got an obx/pilot motorsports style, but am awaiting until my car's 240,ooo mile mark to reward my piggy for it's long reliable service...

[Edub1]

Sears sells ratcheting box wrenches. Or just suck it up and do 1/8 turns and flip the wrench.