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How do I get boogers out of shifter?

Post by LCPLPunk » Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:02 pm

Howdy all,

I was trying to install my Maddog STS today, but I can't seem to get the passenger side booger insert out.

I tried using pliers, vice grips, string, and i even sprayed some penetrating fluid in there, but i still failed.

Does anyone else have any good ideas on how to get this thing out?
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Post by latief » Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:08 pm

I went through the same thing my self, pushed, pulled, used pliers, screw drivers, everything, nearly broke my shifter, then it came off when i used both a large screw driver to pry them off WHILE pulling on the cable head,,,, did not come out intact though (neither were my hands..nasty scrapes), and make sure you do not ruin your shifter cables,,,they will most likley break before the booger's do......
these are i guess (a one time application) set of bushings, ...... be preprared to get a new set .... :shock:

unless someone else knows a better way to do this !!!

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Post by SlvrACR » Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:06 pm

I just used hook pliers used for pulling spark boots off. Worked fine
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Post by LCPLPunk » Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:14 pm

hmm, hook pliers sound like the way to go. I'll have to go pick some up on the way to work. :)
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Post by SlvrACR » Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:27 pm

Ya they worked great. Make sure you get the ones that are very close to the same size as the boogers. Just have someone hold the cable and pull straight with a turning motion.
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Post by LCPLPunk » Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:29 pm

got it. :)
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Post by latief » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:02 pm

wish i new that :(

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Post by SlvrACR » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:06 pm

Ya ive done it and they came out without a scratch. Just make sure to lube them before you reinstall
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Post by Diablo0 » Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:27 pm

FYI for everyone in the future... BE CAREFUL doing this or working with taking it off. The shifter cables there break easily where you'll either have to repair using a repair kit that "Kyle" (thats his username) on neons.org sells or buy another set of cables and replace them. Just be careful where you pry or pull from...
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Post by kc2005ptgt » Sat Dec 02, 2006 11:40 am

I am not looking forward to installing my new shifter. I tried once already to remove the old shifter with boogers in, and no luck - 2 hrs of work and nothing. :lol: :cry: We'll see how it goes.
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Post by LCPLPunk » Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:22 pm

STS is installed! I haven't driven it around yet so I don't have any driving impressions, but it's in. :)

As far as getting the boogers off, i ended up using a screw driver to get into the back lip behind the shift cable/booger and then pried both pieces towards me. Miraculously, they popped off. :)

I couldn't find 'hook' pliers at Advance Auto or Lowe's, so i figured i'd try it again with my ole' tools and it finally worked. :)

As far as getting the shift cable metal holder thingies off of the front of the shifter, i wedged my screwdriver in between the tab and the shifter and hit the screwdriver a few times with a hammer. THe metal pieces popped right off after a few hits.
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Post by lolelectricbluesxt » Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:27 pm

Yeah, installing a new shifter was a pain in the butt for me, but getting the damn center console back on was quite possibly worse then the install. Damn E-brake.

I remember fondly the lid coming open as I attempt to move the console back into the car, smacking me right in the face.
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Post by lilolneon » Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:59 pm

thats why i take the lid of the console off and set ti to the side :D
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Post by wickedneonrt » Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:22 am

i just pick em. its the best way to get boogers out. ha ha ha haaa. ok i'm done. somebody had to say it.
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Post by refect » Thu Dec 07, 2006 5:24 pm

damn good thing to know the shift cables can break easy. i been really ruff with mine in the past....lucky i never broke them...guess ill take it more easy on them when im trying to take something off
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Post by neweywhat » Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:01 pm

I don’t remember having trouble changing my shifter. Of course it was one of the first three things I did to my car with in the first month of driving it off the lot a year ago. Hmm, oh well I guess ill look into it when I get home. I need to change my boogers too. So anyone have a suggestion as of where to buy and brand to go with?
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Post by LCPLPunk » Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:32 pm

brand of what? boogers? i'd go with the boogers brand. :)
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Post by kc2005ptgt » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:12 pm

Weeeee!!!!11!!1!!! I broke my shifter cable linkage removing my shifter tonight, i am SO totally stoked!
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Post by LCPLPunk » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:19 pm

in the words of a famous intellectual....

DOH!
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Post by He Hate Me » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:45 pm

kc2002acr wrote:Weeeee!!!!11!!1!!! I broke my shifter cable linkage removing my shifter tonight, i am SO totally stoked!
It'll buff out :lol:
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Post by Diablo0 » Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:16 pm

Diablo0 wrote:FYI for everyone in the future... BE CAREFUL doing this or working with taking it off. The shifter cables there break easily where you'll either have to repair using a repair kit that "Kyle" (thats his username) on neons.org sells or buy another set of cables and replace them. Just be careful where you pry or pull from...
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Post by 03sxt » Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:40 pm

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Post by CA180 » Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:28 am

Damnit Bobby! What in the hell! What are you doing in my rool shed? That boy aint right.
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Post by lilolneon » Sat Dec 09, 2006 5:47 am

im laying on as many sales pitches as i can, read your wtb :lol:

i usually get my boogers out by blowing hard into a kleenex... :-D
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Post by kc2005ptgt » Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:21 pm

lilolneon wrote:im laying on as many sales pitches as i can, read your wtb :lol:

i usually get my boogers out by blowing hard into a kleenex... :-D
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