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mrfatboy

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shift boot replacement
« on: October 26, 2005, 20:59:39 »
Any tips for replacing a new shift boot on a manual transmission? Do I need to pull the carpet up? It's not clued down. Or can I just replace it from the top. Do I need clue or anything or does it just snap in?

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1969 280sl (Aug 1968 build)
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Re: shift boot replacement
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2005, 21:39:24 »
It's not hard to do. I replaced mine when replacing the shift lever and interior bushings. I didn't pull up the carpet but the boot was glued to the carpet. Just pull it up and glue the new one in. Others may be different.

Brian
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Re: shift boot replacement
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2005, 08:19:30 »
Obviously the shift knob needs to be removed to slide the new shift boot on. The shift knob is only held on by friction. I have removed mine by placing a pair of pliers around the shaft beneath the knob and tapping the knob lightly with a hammer. Be prepared to catch the knob. Mine flew off the shaft.
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Ted 1969 280SL w/ 4 speed and "new" boot
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