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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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Just got my new Pro 5.0 and have printed out all info at installuniversity.com. Everything looks pretty straight forward. Are there any "Gotcha's" that I need to know about?
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 10:27 AM
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Wow, never been to that site before, I'm a newbie, and they explain stuff really well. Sorry I can't help witht the Pro 5.0 install...
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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I don't know if the write-up mentions it, but make sure you locktite the bolts that hold the shifter handle to the shifter base.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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Site says (and shows a picture) to use Red RTV Silicone Gasket Maker. I should be able to pick this up at Autozone
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:21 PM
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I will pick up some locktite at the same time. They don't mention that.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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do everything that install university says.. it is all necessary.. and DO adjust the stops correctly and tighten them down good.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:55 PM
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Thanks for all the info! This is going to be my Saturday project. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Old Feb 1, 2002 | 12:14 AM
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I did a search on this site and found the following: did you cut the rubber boot that mounts to the floorboard and goes around the shifter or did you remove this and put it on OVER the shifter?
You'll hear more noise if you cut it. I don't cut it--despite the instructions. Not necessary.

Can someone tell me a little more about this! The instructions are pretty specific about cutting the boot. <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">
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Old Feb 1, 2002 | 12:52 AM
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I remember that post.... was I in that message ?

Anyway... you want to cut the boot and form it around the base of the shifter, this is so that road grime and dirt doesn't get into the top. You don't want that to happen.

So cut it, and make sure the rubber fits around the circle.

-Gary
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Old Feb 2, 2002 | 06:28 AM
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Just be careful when you take out the console. I did mine at 3 in the morning in the driveway with hand tools. Easy and the best money ever spent on my car.
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