How do I get the shift linkage pin out? I tried for about 2 hours with no luck. I am about to just pull the engine with the linkage hookup up because its pissin me off. Also does anyone know about the alternator. The swap came with the alt. and it has a 3 pin plug, and with the civic wiring harness has 4 pin plug. Does anyone know how to wire this? Thanks for all the replys.

 

use a 3/8 inch tap.....they look like big ******* needles......takes me about to hits with the hammer and it pops right out

 

Take your time also. You dont want your tap to take place of the pin when you tap the pin out.

 

air hammer...

 

Go to home depot, buy a 3/8" rod. Cut offf a piece like 6" and use it as a tap.
I think it took me no more then 2 minutes to get the pin out.

Good luck.

 

I used an 8mm punch. Worked great.

 

If you cant get any where, use the a/c tensioning bolt. Works great without having to buy tools!

 

that's is what I did

 

8mm punch
worked awesome
took about 5 minuets didnt just pop out but once it started to move it came right out .

 

I used a bolt just smaller than the pin...you really have to beat the **** out of it...so If it's not moving...hit it harder

 

I took mine out with a punch, is it hard to put back in?

 

that had to have been the most nerve racking swap experience of mine!

damn pin

 

What is the advantage of a pin? My friend lost his, so he replaced it with a bolt of the exact same size. The bolt has been on there for about a year, and he hasn't had any problems (like it vibrating out or anything). So why a pin instead of a bolt?

 

That's the same question I have asked myself. Anyone have an answer? But yea, 8mm punch pin and a hammer.

 

Guys, thanks for all the replys. I use the ac tensioning bolt and about 3 wacks and it came out. If I knew it was that easy, it would have saved me alot of cussin.
Dr. Charles

 

i still think the air hammer is the best.. cuz sometimes you cant get a good swing due to your positioning.

 

Me Too!Hold it in the middle w/visegrips and whack it w/a BFH!Just don't use an A/C tensioning bolt that you plan on using again.Sometimes if it's pointed on the end,you may need to grind it flat.Happy Whacking!