Ok, I need some help with an 89 Camaro and T5.

The shifter on the manual spins, and just pulls off. When i look at it, I can see the stub shaft that goes into the transmission, and it has a tapered look to it that matches the shifter rod. But I do not see anything that holds the rod to this stub shaft.

Is there a diagram on how this all goes together? The shifter on left is the example. My black part (upper) simply pull up and away. Was this glued or bonded somehow?

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... and I want to keep the car all stock. No aftermarket parts.

Mark.
PS. I did some searching ... no luck so far.

 

 

Ok ... part # 80. Mine is currently in two parts ... the upper rod is separate from lower pivot.

 

There are a couple different versions of the T5 shifter and I know exactly the problem that you are describing; It's not supposed to come apart like that so your options are to replace it, or repair it.

My best guess as to a suitable adhesive for this purpose is windshield Urethane. Might be OK using the stuff that stays soft,... but the best bet is using the urethane that hardens. 2-Part epoxy might work too but I'd try urethane sealer first.

 

It's been a long time since I had a stock third gen T5 shifter, but I remember #80 threading together. Then in the top section, a rubber insulator; yours is bad and the windshield adhesive would be worth a try.

 

I got one of those one time in some T-5 core I bought...

It made me feel dirty just looking at it. Kinda polluted. Almost like a 6-cyl motor or something, which is why I've never seen one of those.

I threw it in the trash right directly.