Need Manual Trans Selector Rod Seal

[Swendog]

I'm so bummed. I am installing a short shift and rebuilt my shift arm and just realized I ordered the wrong seal for the transmission selector rod (this the rod that comes out of the trans that the shift coupler is attached to). Don't feel like paying $9 to ship a $3.00 part from Pelican and would really like to get this together ASAP. Anyone have one? Local in NJ preferred.

Seal-Manual Trans Selector Rod
23-12-1-222-677-M17

15x21x5 mm

Text me at 732-306-5326

Thanks

Swen

[MR 325]

Seems like you're close to Guten Parts in South Orange. Levent will take care of you I'm sure.

[Swendog]

Thanks- I texted Levent and as usual, immediate reply. Unfortunately he wasn't in the shop today. He can get the seal for me this week though. Swen

BTW- what a BEOTCH getting the old seal out! (when lying on back!).

[325isdan]

how did you end up getting it out? I'm about to do this. was thinking of just using a hooked pick.

[hooken m]

i've read up somewhere that you actually actually just push the old seal back and pop a new one on it. Some people can fit up 3-5 selector seals into the housing without issue. I actually did that with my trans and i haven't had any leaks since then.

[Swendog]

Levent at Guten Parts came thru. As far as getting it out, I used various picks to mutilate the rubber part of the seal. I sprayed liberal amounts of Liquid Wrench and then using a very small screwdriver, placed at about a 45 degree angle, gently tapped at it using a small ball pein hammer on the screwdriver (around the circumference). It finally started to rotate around the shaft, then I was able to pry it out. I did this on my back with trans in car. It's a bitch, but can be done. Can't comment on the "push another seal over it method". Good luck. Just be patient- threw many F bombs during the process!��