ComptonsFinest81

I cant get my shift **** of my 81 rx-7 with pliars or anything i dunno y its givin me such a struggle. Also anyone still got their shade on theirs i think it looks wierd without it...........

tigermack

iTrader: (5)

Be strong! Get a good grib and turn it counter clock-wise! It will come off... have fun.

trochoid

iTrader: (6)

Pull the shift boot cover down, under it you will find a locking nut. Use a crescent wrench to break the nut loose, unscrew the ****,

Hades12

Yeap.

tigermack

iTrader: (5)

How come I can just take it off by using mad force?

MattG

iTrader: (2)

What mad force??? Mine comes off in daily use in my 84 SE

ray green

iTrader: (14)

Just loosen up that little locking nut, then turn the car upside down and shake it, the **** will come right off. Ask me how I know.

Ray

trochoid

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I'm not sure I want to hear the answer to this one, pics would be nice though.

mazdaverx713b

iTrader: (91)

mazda also puts a dab of glue on the threads. that lock nut isnt very tight at all. on the 84-85, just turn counter clockwise.

ray green

iTrader: (14)

"I'm not sure I want to hear the answer to this one, pics would be nice though"

No pics, it was a mind experiment.

Ray

Tranquil

iTrader: (1)

lmao @ mind experiment

trochoid

iTrader: (6)

Mind experiment? I think it's more of a mind , still want to see pics though.

ray green

iTrader: (14)

Well yeh now that I've given it some more thought I can see you would have to shake it pretty hard for a long time to get the shifter **** to unscrew after loosening the locking ring, so I think I should retract my suggestion. Best to do it the old fashioned way, turn the **** counterclockwise until it comes off. My apologies to anyone who might have tried the vehicle inversion method.

Ray