Removing C2 Shift Boot

[Michael A.]

I've got my interior removed, including seats, carpets, center console etc. I need to replace the shift boot. Before I do something stupid I want to check on the correct way to do this.

My shift boot does not appear to be removable by stretching over the revers lock out t-bar handle. It appears that I have to remove the shifter from the linkage. I started to remove the pin at the base that runs in the same direction as the driveshaft but it does not want to come out easily. The first 1/4 inch movement is easy but then it gets stuck.

Before I try to start pounding on it I thought I'd check on the forum to see if I'm doing something wrong.

1. Is the one pin I'm working with the only thing holding the shift lever to the linkage?
2. The exploded view of the chassis service manual shows another pin running perpindicular the driveshaft direction. However it does not appear to be going into the shift lever. Am I reading that right?

It sure is fun to be working on the car again, even if it is 43 degrees in the garage!

Thanks in advance for the help

[John H.]

Re: Removing C2 Shift Boot

Michael -

Unscrew the round shift knob, remove the spring under it, then pull up on the "T"-handle and remove it; boot will then pull right off the shaft.

[Joe L.]

Re: Removing C2 Shift Boot

Michael -

Unscrew the round shift knob, remove the spring under it, then pull up on the "T"-handle and remove it; boot will then pull right off the shaft.

John and Michael-----


Yup. And not only does that procedure apply to C2's, it's the same for most, if not all, other year Corvettes, too.

[Noel K.]

Re: Removing C2 Shift Boot

Michael,

Get yourself a new kerosene heater for your garage. It's 20 degrees outside today and my two car garage interior temp is 62. Don't burn it when your not there to attend it.

Cheap heat for the money - reasonably clean burning - especially if well maintained - and will keep your fingers from going numb from the cold !

[Michael A.]

Re: Removing C2 Shift Boot

John & Joe - You are both are at where I started. I started by removing the knob and spring but discovered that there is a metal band around the shifter shaft. It is about 1 inch wide and is loose on the shaft. However it does not slip up over the threaded top of the shaft. Frankly I was perplexed (or some other p-word). I've attached a picture to show it.

The band does not appear to have a seam where it can spread and be separated. It looks like the only way to remove it is to cut it off. As you can see in the picture there is some "duct tape" at the base of the shaft so I don't know what has been done to rig this up. However I do believe it is the original shifter. Do either of you have any suggestions?

Thanks for the help.

[Michael A.]

Garage Heat

Noel - I am envious of your warmth. I think I'll grunt it out for what is left of this winter but may break down and do the same next year. Thanks for the suggestion.

Cheers

[John H.]

Re: Removing C2 Shift Boot

The band does not appear to have a seam where it can spread and be separated. It looks like the only way to remove it is to cut it off. Do either of you have any suggestions?

Thanks for the help.

Cut the band - it wasn't there originally, nor was the duct tape.

[Joe L.]

Re: Removing C2 Shift Boot

Cut the band - it wasn't there originally, nor was the duct tape.

John-----


.....nor was that sissy-looking boot. I'd do just about anything to get something like that out of a car I owned.

[Michael A.]

Re: Removing C2 Shift Boot

Cut the band - it wasn't there originally, nor was the duct tape.

Thanks John. I thought so but wanted some confirmation. This is all new to me.

Cheers

[Michael A.]

Re: Removing C2 Shift Boot

John-----


.....nor was that sissy-looking boot. I'd do just about anything to get something like that out of a car I owned.

Consider it gone Joe!

Thanks for the help

Cheers

[Mike M.]

Re: Removing C2 Shift Boot

the boot shown i n the picture isn't a c-2 shifter boot.mike