Transmission and shifter housing question

tweiss3 · 09-05-2010, 11:37 AM

I've got a good question for you guys. I have an exhaust leak at the joint by the shifter. I am going to address that today hopefully. Unfortunately its hot and melted the rubber shifter boot. Now I know its rubber to allow the drivetrain shift, but does it really need to be rubber? Could I make a solid plate for it? I have some 1/16th inch steel plate sitting in the garage. Or does it NEED to be movable. And if it does, where can i get that boot for cheap. Im on a tight budget right now, but the hot air up through the shifter hole sucks right now. I wana fix it well in both aspects.

09-05-2010, 11:37 AM	#1
tweiss3 Mazda Lover Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 319 Rep Power: 15	Transmission and shifter housing question I've got a good question for you guys. I have an exhaust leak at the joint by the shifter. I am going to address that today hopefully. Unfortunately its hot and melted the rubber shifter boot. Now I know its rubber to allow the drivetrain shift, but does it really need to be rubber? Could I make a solid plate for it? I have some 1/16th inch steel plate sitting in the garage. Or does it NEED to be movable. And if it does, where can i get that boot for cheap. Im on a tight budget right now, but the hot air up through the shifter hole sucks right now. I wana fix it well in both aspects. __________________ 2004 Mazda6 V6 5-spd - still waiting on money for a motor 1991 Mazda RX7 NA 5-spd - my new DD with 145,000 miles