84 RX7 Dash Lifted To Remove Transmission
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84 RX7 Dash Lifted To Remove Transmission
I am in the middle or removing an 84 RX7 GSL-SE transmission to replace its clutch when I noticed I am unable to get the shift rubber boots off without moving the dash up a few inches. Am I missing something here or is going through the nightmare of moving that dash up a few inches really the only way to get that bracket and boot off?
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But you really don't need to remove that boot to remove the transmission do you? I assume you're talking about the large one (maybe 8" x 5" oval)? You should just be able to remove the smaller boots around the shifter, remove the shifter, then remove the transmission. Maybe the SE is different than the GS though.
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Originally Posted by 64mgb
But you really don't need to remove that boot to remove the transmission do you? I assume you're talking about the large one (maybe 8" x 5" oval)? You should just be able to remove the smaller boots around the shifter, remove the shifter, then remove the transmission. Maybe the SE is different than the GS though.
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I didn't take the large oval shaped boot out of my '85 GS when I removed and replace the engine/transmission, and had no problems. All I removed were the smaller round boots around the base of the shifter, then removed the shifter. I would have replaced the larger one (I bought one) but couldn't figure out how to get it out LOL.
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Thanks for all the responses guys, after some closer inspection and referencing the Mazdatrix FAQ a bit closer the shifter did slip through the boots but man was it a tight fit... what I did was I pressed the lower boot over the top of the transmission hole and then I was able to take the shifter out without having to take the entire boot out. That boot just won't come out without the dash removed but thank goodness I didn't tear it taking the shifter out in this manner. If I were to replace that boot or the bracket the dash is in the most awkward position possible for getting it out.
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Yeah, it came out, but wait until you try to put the tranny back IN with the shifter in place!
Seriously, take the shifter rod out before you try to get the tranny back in. Using the 'bear hug' method of tranny replacement is hard enough without trying to muscle the shifter back into it's tiny hole in the boots...
Speaking from experience on this one, trust me. It's very easy to reattach the shifter rod and boots from the top once everything is bolted up to the engine.
Seriously, take the shifter rod out before you try to get the tranny back in. Using the 'bear hug' method of tranny replacement is hard enough without trying to muscle the shifter back into it's tiny hole in the boots...
Speaking from experience on this one, trust me. It's very easy to reattach the shifter rod and boots from the top once everything is bolted up to the engine.
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Originally Posted by rx7doctor
This will make your clutch job and reinstall alot easier.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=554738
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=554738
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Originally Posted by rx7doctor
This will make your clutch job and reinstall alot easier.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=554738
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=554738
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