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Old 08-11-2006, 10:54 AM   #1
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removing BA gearstick

hey guys this may seem like a dumb question but how do you do it on a 1.8 ba astina? i un did the bolt underneath the car on the bottom of the gear stick no probs but i cant get the part that holds the ball of the gearstick out. i had a look for the two little knobs to squeeze together if there was a circlip there but i cant find any. please help me! (i already searched the forums and came up with nothing)
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Old 08-11-2006, 11:18 AM   #2
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There is a circlip in the top that needs to come out.

It is pretty simple once you get that out (it was a paint to get out though).
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Old 08-11-2006, 11:20 AM   #3
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which one is the circlip? is that the metal ring with the little notch in it? and how can i get that out?
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Old 08-11-2006, 11:22 AM   #4
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yeah that is the one.. ideally you need a pair of circlip pliers but a couple of small screw drivers will do the job.

If you can wait until I get home I will find the instructions that came with my B&M shifter, it has fairly good pics.
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Old 08-11-2006, 11:24 AM   #5
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i dont have circlip pliers but i could give the screwdrivers a go. what do i need to do with them?
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Old 08-11-2006, 11:56 AM   #6
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Normally with circlip pliers you put the the 2 pointy ends of the pliers into each hole on the circlip and squeeze the circlip open, then pull it off. If you don't have the proper pliers, or if the circlip doesn't have the 2 holes at the open end, you can prise it apart with 1 or 2 screwdrivers and lift it out/off. Careful cause they normally are very springy, and tend to sproing everywhere.
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Old 08-11-2006, 12:03 PM   #7
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a pair of small needle nose pliers might do the job too.
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Old 08-11-2006, 02:16 PM   #8
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Here you go. (PDF)
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Old 08-11-2006, 03:07 PM   #9
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thanks for all the help guys, i went and bought a pair of circlip pliers at bunnings and they did the job perfectly and my new short shifter is in place
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Old 08-11-2006, 08:49 PM   #10
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how is the drive dude???
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Old 08-11-2006, 09:42 PM   #11
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Quote:
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Careful cause they normally are very springy, and tend to sproing everywhere.
wear eyeprotection please!!! they are sharp and springy - if your slow enough then it shouldn't go too far away!!
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Old 11-11-2006, 07:56 AM   #12
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yeah its all cool, i still have 2 eyes. yeah its great to drive, its alot lower than the old one but its also a heaps shorter shift which is great!
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Old 11-11-2006, 08:23 PM   #13
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good work

at least it all worked out
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Old 12-11-2006, 04:31 PM   #14
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yeah thanks for that mate, it all turned out well
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Old 24-11-2006, 10:36 PM   #15
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Shoot, I only just now saw this topic.
Here you can download a manual I wrote on installing a short throw shifter
but it also shows how to remove the stock gearstick.

Well I just post it anyway, maybe someone else can use it.

Installation manual short-throw-shifter

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Old 05-08-2016, 08:30 AM   #16
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Jhoeven, I know this is an old post but that's a great guide for changing the stock gear stick for the BAs. Is it possible to request a repost of that guide but an English copy?
Even the photos are basically enough on their own so kudos
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Hmm, that's odd, there used to be an english version which I thought I uploaded here, quess it was the wrong one.
I will have to check my computer at home if the english version is still there (it's been a while).

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http://www.home.versatel.nl/jhoeven/...ow-shifter.pdf

BOOYAAA, found an old link I posted on the UK forum. Hope this helps
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