6-speed shifter boot question
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6-speed shifter boot question
I pulled the console trim plate out of my '96 to do some touch-up painting on it and also because the shifter boot was flopping around. I know now why the boot was loose since none of the four points where the boot connects to the trim plate were still connected.
It looks like the plastic stubs just broke off inside all four of the metal clasps attached with the screws. Are the metal clasps just supposed to hold the boot in place by gripping the plastic posts?
Since a new console trim plate is $150 I don't want to replace it if I can avoid it. Perhaps glueing them might hold, at least for a while.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
PS: is the paint on the console just a regular semi-gloss paint?
It looks like the plastic stubs just broke off inside all four of the metal clasps attached with the screws. Are the metal clasps just supposed to hold the boot in place by gripping the plastic posts?
Since a new console trim plate is $150 I don't want to replace it if I can avoid it. Perhaps glueing them might hold, at least for a while.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
PS: is the paint on the console just a regular semi-gloss paint?
Last edited by dlt4; Dec 27, 2010 at 02:22 PM.
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Unfortunately the posts are broke off up inside the metal clasps.
I applied some construction glue this afternoon that I'm letting set until tomorrow, although I don't hold out a lot of hope for that solution.
I applied some construction glue this afternoon that I'm letting set until tomorrow, although I don't hold out a lot of hope for that solution.
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I just installed a new boot a few days ago. I used 3M weatherstripping glue but I figure any strong glue would hold, the glue will definately suffice, you don't need the screws, make sure you glue all 4 sides.
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Oh and make sure you install the boot on the metal bracket the correct way!! I did mine wrong but luckily I was able to pull the boot off (with a lot of force) and do it the correct way. I guess weatherstripping glue helped me in this sense, epoxy would force me to rip it out lol.
), but on my '96 the posts are spaced differently at each end to prevent that.
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Screw it.
I had to do this.Three fasteners were totally crushed with no way to fix. The third one was passable at least for a while. I will do the last one when it fails and it will make it all even.
I know this is not the best solution but it works for me.
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that looks great! i need to do the same on mine. is that a custom boot?
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