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Shift boot ring glue not coming offf
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Shift boot ring glue not coming offf
Trying to change the shift boot and the old one is glued on really tight on to the ring. No amount of pulling or prying is making it come out. The staples did come out easy though.
Any tips on how to take it out?
Last resort seems to cut the old boot and glue/staple the new one on top. It seems there is enough clearance for that to work but trying to remove the older one intact.
Thanks!
~Boomie
Any tips on how to take it out?
Last resort seems to cut the old boot and glue/staple the new one on top. It seems there is enough clearance for that to work but trying to remove the older one intact.
Thanks!
~Boomie
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If it is an automatic, the shift boot is fastened with a nylon tie strap. Just turn the boot inside out, and cut the the tie strap. I am not sure about the manual's, but assume it would be a similar setup....
For complete instructions on how to remove boots for Auto or Manuals:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...structions.htm
For complete instructions on how to remove boots for Auto or Manuals:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...structions.htm
Last edited by mjmc1273; Oct 19, 2008 at 07:11 PM.
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tried really hard but wouldn't work 
. So i ended up cutting the original boot off first and then slowly used a sharp knife to get the stuck portions off.
Cracked the ring a teeny weeny bit but I think it will withstand
. So i ended up cutting the original boot off first and then slowly used a sharp knife to get the stuck portions off.Cracked the ring a teeny weeny bit but I think it will withstand
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