Longhaul

Hi All,

I recently removed a worn out shifter boot cover from my 88 vert. I did not notice the orientation of the cover when I removed it . The covers have a small arrow on them.

Which way is the arrow supposed to point? Towards the front of the car, rear, driver or passenger? I have to work it in under the metal ring and only want to do it once!

Thanks.

Secondmessiah

you mean the aluminum square thing that holds the inner rubber boot on right?

that thing is apain in the *** to get back in, the arrow points toward the front of the car

good luck

Longhaul

I mean the rubber boot. I did not notice an arrow on the mettle that holds the boot in place. I guess it would make sense if they both pointed the same way. I'll give it a try and let you know.

Wiggling it around to get things lined up is a PITA.

Longhaul

I lined up the arrows (pointing forward) and wiggled everything into place. I'm pretty sure my squarish bracket is made of steel because of a little bit of rust on it.

I now have the inner boot on.

How do you get the fat shiny steel piece off of the shift lever in order to slide the innerboot on? I don't want to put a pipe wrench on it if I'm not supposed to.

I did notice a small hole in the side, but it did not seem like it was for a set screw.

Dang, I'm almost there!