S3 shifter help. Cant get stock shifter off.

DDKing13

Ready to race!

• Apr 24, 2014

• #16

GreasyGinzo said:

You don't want it locked because you need the movement to help you get it off

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hmm, I did this install a long time ago so I dont quite remember. I coulda swore I had it locked the whole time, but I could be wrong lol

 

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Wilkz

Passed Driver's Ed

• Apr 24, 2014

• #17

I couldn't get mines off either. I tried for about 30 min straight and couldn't get it. I'm gonna try wd40 tomorrow and see if that helps at all.

 

greasyginzo

Go Kart Champion

• Apr 24, 2014

• #18

don't be afraid to really slap it hard

you might do better with PB blaster

 

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03SVTCobra

New member

• Apr 24, 2014

• #19

Tried liquid wrench also. Have a little movement but it won't budge even prying it with two screwdrivers like the TWM writeup suggests. Puller bent and wouldn't budge it either.

 

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pngorba

Ready to race!

• Apr 25, 2014

• #20

Another thread elsewhere suggested wedging a socket underneath the shifter as close to the splines as possible. Ensure the trans is in neutral with up & down play first. Then tap the top of the shaft with a hammer to help break it free.

 

EricVdB

Passed Driver's Ed

• Apr 25, 2014

• #21

Could try a pulley puller, that should do it.

Mine was tight even being 2 weeks old, took probably half a dozen good hard slams before it came off.

 

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03SVTCobra

New member

• Apr 25, 2014

• #22

Pulley puller didn't work. Socket under it and a tap worked. After driving it I should have just went diesel geek or left it stock.

 

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Wilkz

Passed Driver's Ed

• Apr 25, 2014

• #23

03SVTCobra said:

Pulley puller didn't work. Socket under it and a tap worked. After driving it I should have just went diesel geek or left it stock.

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Not a big difference?

Sent from my Note 3

 

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CobraKing

Ready to race!

• Apr 25, 2014

• #24

03SVTCobra said:

Pulley puller didn't work. Socket under it and a tap worked. After driving it I should have just went diesel geek or left it stock.

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Honestly bud, you could've asked any one of us first about the S3 shifter. I wasted my money on it along with 42DD bushings. In hindsight I could've saved my $200 and purchased the DG once and for all.

The DG unit is the best short shifter for these cars - bar none.