10 replies to this topic

[minidan]

how exactly DO you remove the little pin that holds the gear selector to the gearbox??

i have been trying to knock it out with old drill bits that are roughly the same diameter but it wont even move AT ALL!
am i doing something wrong? also i take it that the one im sposed to remove is the horizontal one. and from the drivers side??

i kinda want to get this done today so any quick help would be fab

[Xiao_Bin]

with a proper punch and a big hammer, from what i've learnt

I may also remember about putting the gearbox in a specific gear to make that easier, dont remember which one, you could try a search, i've read that here

Edited by Xiao_Bin, 10 June 2007 - 11:56 AM.

[minidan]

well ive worked out thast 3rd gear makes it easier to access the pin, but im lacking a decent punch ....

[Jordie]

Reverse is the easy way. Trust me.

I bought a set of punches for under a £5. got about 15 sizes in a sleeve, was worth the money.

[Big_Adam]

Correct size punch as said.

If push comes to shove you can attempt drilling.

Use a bolt and nuyloc nut to make simple when you refit everything.

[minidan]

omg this is driving me crazy !! this is the very last thing to remove before i can take off the subframe and it wont budge! arrrrrrrrrrrg!

i'll stick it in reverse and have another go

[scottyegg]

just drill the bugger out lol

n put a nut n bolt on instead

[minidan]

Reverse is the easy way. Trust me.

thankyou!!!! i think if you were here i'd kiss you.

i stuck it in reverse and whacked it and it came out first time

[robson]

for future, try wedging something between the transmission column part of the car and the selector rod itself, steadies things and means you have a surface to support against. Helps having a pit too

[Jordie]

Ill get that kiss at a show

Just kidding, glad you got it sorted.

[minidan]

Ill get that kiss at a show

Just kidding, glad you got it sorted.

thanx for that , best piece of advice ive had in ages

Helps having a pit too

so all i need to do is dig a 6ft deep hole in my front driveway and i'll be away lol...