Shift Boot Attachment
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Racer
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From: Flint MI: Birthplace of the Corvette
Shift Boot Attachment
I pulled the console shift plate today on my '94 coupe to remove the radio. As I was putting things back together I noticed my leather shift boot (stock 6 speed) is loose around the shift lever. I never noticed it being loose before, so I assume I must have screwed up! Should the boot be attached to the reverse lock out ring? How is it retained? I can't see any clip or retaining ring. Was it originally glued to the reverse lock out? While I'm at it. Should the seam on the boot face the front or rear of the car? I'd like to reassemble things the right way. Any help would be appreciated.
Dave T.
Dave T.
Drifting
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From: Middle Tennessee
I haven't removed any of my console items as yet, but my FSM says, "Snap boot retaining tabs into slots on shaft (manual transmission)". Apparently, the boot has tabs at the top that snap into slots on the shift lever. Hope this helps.
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Racer
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From: Flint MI: Birthplace of the Corvette
Well, the boot definitely has leather tabs at the top and the reverse lock-out ring has something that looks like slots at the bottom, but I'll be darned if I can figure out how they can be attached to each other. Anyone have a picture?
Dave T.
Dave T.
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Racer
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From: Flint MI: Birthplace of the Corvette
I think you're right that the leather must have originally been glued to the retaining ring. I'm thinking a couple drops of Crazy Glue and a zip tie to back it up, unless someone has a better idea.
Dave T.
Dave T.
