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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 04:28 AM
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I have been reading the posts regarding the MGW short throw shifter. Not a lot of current posts though.
I would like to get one for my 2003. Many of the posts mention the anti-venom kit. What is this and how do I get it and install it? I understand it makes for a smoother shift.
Many times when the car sits for a few days I can't get it into 1st or reverse unless I massage it.
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 08:18 AM
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Here is a DIY done by Togue.

http://www.toquez06.com/avm.html

It explains the procedure step by step. It will take the notchy feel out of short shifters, but I doubt it will solve the getting it into gear issue. Something you may try is to put it into 3rd and then go to 1st or reverse.
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 08:47 AM
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I have been reading the posts regarding the MGW short throw shifter. Not a lot of current posts though.
I would like to get one for my 2003. Many of the posts mention the anti-venom kit. What is this and how do I get it and install it? I understand it makes for a smoother shift.
Many times when the car sits for a few days I can't get it into 1st or reverse unless I massage it.
Thanks. How in the world do you get at that? Or is it accessible when you take the shifter out. I am by no means a mechanic but I saw the video on installing the shifter and it looked pretty easy.
Were do you buy that washer/
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 08:53 AM
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I did the mod and didn't make any difference on my stock shifter. I was told that it may have been because it was a stock shifter maybe it only works on after market shifter, not sure. U have to access this detent device from under the car, it is on the passenger side of the transmission. I got the washers from Advance auto parts but U can get them from any of the parts stores. Good luck
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