Michael Downing Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I need to remove the gearstick to fit a new saddle to the gearbox, but having removed the tunnel top and all three bolts holding it in place, the gearstick won't come out of the gearbox tail!I remember building the car, and the gearstick just slotted in and out nicely. However, no matter how hard I pull, it won't come out. I'm reluctant to pull harder as I can see the gearbox moving...Any bright ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Can you get a blunt chisel/screwdriver around the gearstick base somewhere to try and gently tap it round to break the rust? Assuming you have the Quaife-type rose-jointed type stick with the ally base and not the old Sierra-type thing, which normally just falls out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If you put copper grease around it when you built it, then it should just pull out. If you didn't, I would try rotating the base to break the corrosion before you pull up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Downing Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Managed to rotate the base, thanks DJ & Mankee. It was still jammed fast, so I soaked it in WD-40 and left it overnight; after that I was able to lever it up and remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Good news, it must have been frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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