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Aug 13, 2002 | 09:17 AM

Robert Bertrand

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From: Springfield,Vermont

Car: 1986 Ta/Firebird

Engine: 305 0.30 over(310ci)'dyno'd @10:6.1 cr. , 462 heads,Ported. edelbrock eps manifold,2701 cam,1406 carb.Headman Headers.

Transmission: 5 Speed

Shift ****

I would like to change the original shifter **** on my 86 firebird 5 speed tranny..i haven't relly looked at it thoroughly but can anyone tell me how to remove it?
seems like it is molded in place....
thanks for any reply..

Aug 13, 2002 | 09:57 AM

GKK

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From: California

Car: 91 Camaro RS Update: Sold Camaro, now own a "91" Corvette.

Engine: Corvette L98 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Just unscrew it counter clockwise.

Aug 13, 2002 | 10:02 AM

5SIZ

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From: Tucson

Car: 1987 IROC-Z

Engine: 305 TPI

Transmission: T5

righty tighty, lefty loosy.

Aug 24, 2003 | 07:46 PM

Eric_7810

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From: A STATE WITH NO EMMISIONS LAWS!!!!!

Car: 1986 Z28

Engine: LG4 305ci

Transmission: T5

I know, i have the same problem, it seems like my original **** is expoxy'd in there, it just wont budge

Aug 25, 2003 | 10:12 AM

Formula4Speed

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From: delaware

Car: 1990 Formula

Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)

Transmission: 5 speed manual

Grab a large adjustable wrench and make some torque

Aug 25, 2003 | 03:07 PM

Skatepunk60

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From: Smithfield RI

Car: Hardtop 84' z/95' Cheyenne

Engine: 305 H.O./4.3L

Transmission: 5-speed manual/Auto

my old 82's shift **** froze on to the handle so i got the "grip wrench" its a plastic handle with a rubber strap and it worked great. They have the craftsman brand at sears .. its quite useful