ok, took me approx 2 hours, the most trouble i had was with the dreaded plastic bushings on the orig shifter (they were a b.i.t.c.h.). i worked with a small jewelers flat-screwdriver and soft hammer and basically wedged/broke off the bushing clips/tabs. they seriously took most of my time, almost 20 min. the re-assembly is a breeze, i can see how people could do it under 1hr the second go-around (i was overly **** about the project). anyhow, the tape on the cables and also counting the threads made all the difference in the world. the throws are unbelievably short as compared to the original, and i have no problem moving in and out of the gears, including reverse.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP AND ADVICE!!!

GHL on Tues/Wed

oalvarez

 

Sounds good man!!
it was my first DIY too...those bushing were a major pain!! I almsot drilled them out LOL but didnt wanna break the base of the shifter