LS1 Junkie

The **** that one would depress on the shifter to put the car into gear came out and now will not go back in. I have a 00 t/a and I'm totally stuck. Any help would be awesome!

GregWS6&z28

iTrader: (8)

is the pin (looks like a staple on the bottom front side of the shifter) get in the way?

my number 1 hater

iTrader: (4)

do u have the shifter off???

LS1 Junkie

I can't get either pin out....also the shifter is still on, the ****, spring and that black plastic piece are out.

2001NBMZ28

Take the handle off so you can get a better look at it, might not be able to repair it, but at least you can shift the car. Pry the staple on the front of the handle out with a small screwdriver, pull up on the handle and it'll slide off. I bought a leather Firebird T-handle for my car a few years ago - was about $60.

LS1 Junkie

I'll give it a shot, but i tried prying at that damn clip lastnight and it was a PITA, I couldn't get it out. I'm guessing I have to use a really small screwdriver

2001NBMZ28

Yeah, really small one - once it's started you can get a grip on it with a pair of needle nose plyers to pull it out.

LS1 Junkie

Also I"m checking out Kragen and what not but I can't seem to find a place that sells a AT shift handle, any ideas. I'd like something black so it dosen't stand out, know of anything.

2001NBMZ28

Well the one I bought PN 12563172 GM now lists for $139! Sure you could get it cheaper from one of the sponsors.

ChocoTaco369

*cough* junkyard *cough*

why were you taking off the shift **** anyway? did it come off on its OWN? if it did, it makes me nervous.

LS1 Junkie

I wasn't taking off the ****, the black button that you press to shift from P to R, D, etc simply popped out for no reason! I'm totally confused! Oh well! Junkyard it is!