pro 5.0 shifter install problem

nooslow5.0 · 02-18-2003, 02:03 AM

well I got as far as i removed the four bolts which hold the
old shifter to the trans. I couldn't get the old shifter out.

So back together it went for work tommorrow....

Is the old shifter need to be hit with something or pried off
when the four bolts are removed to get it out??

all help appreciated !

95 GT

cyberstang5.0 · 02-18-2003, 08:22 AM

When you put the new shifter on, put a nice size bead of black silicone around the tranny when the shifter meets the tranny. This will help keep then tranny fluid in

Because you'll have to do this, that is why you can't get the old shifter off. It also has the silicone on there. Just get a nice pry bar and wedge it in there. It will take some effort.

302 LX Eric · 02-18-2003, 12:31 PM

I just went through the same issue when installing my Pro-5.0 on my Tremec. The sealant will hold pretty firm, so you'll really have to pull on it or use a screwdriver at an angle to pry off the old shifter base.

Good luck,
E

Stang_Crazy · 02-18-2003, 04:27 PM

Just yank that fugger off!! It can be tough with all the siclcone on there but it'll come off.

lx mike · 02-18-2003, 06:42 PM

I just got under my car and used a long handle screwdriver and popped it off.

02-18-2003, 02:03 AM	#1
nooslow5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 1	pro 5.0 shifter install problem well I got as far as i removed the four bolts which hold the old shifter to the trans. I couldn't get the old shifter out. So back together it went for work tommorrow.... Is the old shifter need to be hit with something or pried off when the four bolts are removed to get it out?? all help appreciated ! 95 GT __________________ k/n; 2.5" flowmaster exhaust

02-18-2003, 12:31 PM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I just went through the same issue when installing my Pro-5.0 on my Tremec. The sealant will hold pretty firm, so you'll really have to pull on it or use a screwdriver at an angle to pry off the old shifter base. Good luck, E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

02-18-2003, 04:27 PM	#4
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Just yank that fugger off!! It can be tough with all the siclcone on there but it'll come off. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

02-18-2003, 06:42 PM	#5
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	I just got under my car and used a long handle screwdriver and popped it off. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

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cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	When you put the new shifter on, put a nice size bead of black silicone around the tranny when the shifter meets the tranny. This will help keep then tranny fluid in Because you'll have to do this, that is why you can't get the old shifter off. It also has the silicone on there. Just get a nice pry bar and wedge it in there. It will take some effort.