need help with shift cables Options

[Scosh]

Hey 6gc, i finally got my hands on a pair of shift cables for my 98 GT. my question is how hard is it to change up the shift cables and how long should it take. I have never done this and i would be greatful if anyone could guild me through the process.

[ZGear]

Take off your center console, you may have to remove the lower driver side dash and the passenger glovebox to access the bolts holding the center console in, unless you know how to without removing a ton of stuff. Disconnect the cables from the tranny and the shifter and pull the cables out, be careful not to stretch the cables, there's a boot that securely fastens the cable to the frame. It's a rubber piece that looks like a square-ish rectangle with two hole tunnels.

Anyone else wanna shine in?

[Scosh]

Ok so im on the last step of installing my new shift cables. The only problem now is trying to making them fit into the latches in the engine bay. I had problems today trying to make them fit but was unsuccessful. Anyone have any tips?

[atmosfear]

Hey there, did u pull the cables out through the firewall, or in towards the interior? More than likely, you'll need to run the cables out from the inside of the car. Trying to shove them back thru the firewall just doesn't work, and that rubber "stabilizer " piece needs to be cut above each hole to allow u to move it where you need it, after you've fed the cables thru... hope that helps..

[808celica]

use the search button please. detailed reply in this thread on the 2nd page of this section, its pretty self explanitory to the normal person. unless you're special which i truly think you're not

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=75646

pull cables downward toward the exhaust. there's more cable on that end anyways

This post has been edited by 808celica: Sep 23, 2010 - 3:29 AM

[Scosh]

I have the old cables out and im trying to put the new ones in. The only problem is trying to get the ends that go in the engine bay to fit where they belong bc the cables are hard to work with(to me at least).

[97lestyousay]

You should be able to push down on the cable, just enough to get the clip started, tap the clip down lightly with the handle of a hammer,
it should go right on.

[Scosh]

I have them in and i have a big problem. My friend was trying to help me put in the pins for the ends of the cable and he dropped and lost the one that holds the shift ball and cable together. Is there anything i can do for a quick fix?

[97lestyousay]

when I installed my short shifter, I dropped one and used a clip from the body of an rc car, just until I got another.

[presure2]

when I installed my short shifter, I dropped one and used a clip from the body of an rc car, just until I got another.

yup, RC body clips work perfectly!
been there, done that randy!! haha

[Scosh]

But the one that is missing is the one with the two prongs, will the rc clip still work?

[97lestyousay]

I thought you were talking about the one at the very end of the cable where the ball socket slides on the shift linkage, the one that is
basicly a bent piece of wire.

If you are talking about the flat two prong cable retaining clip, the one that holds the cable in the bracket, no an rc body clip
won't work for that.

[Scosh]

Ok thanks for the info everyone. I greatly appreciate it.