so im putting in a new tranny. i have to take out the spring pin that attaches the change rod to the tranny. the manual says to use a pin press...anyone took it out in any other way? LOOKS like i can take it out with a scew driver or sumthin, but i dont wanna mess it up!

 

haha good luck, you're going to be doing this in a bit search the archives for "bitch pin" I just did a motor swap and had to get it out, well I never did... a lot of people have a lot of different suggestions and have luck with their methods, apparently this is the name they gave the pin... goodluck!!

 

yup BITCH PIN.

i know how to take it out without a 8mm pin press.

the airbox screw on a g2 integra that bolts the airbox into the frame of the car fits....just...right.

put it in place, and hit that ****.

 

that's what you were referring to in your original post wasnt it?

 

The right size punch and a hammer, works every time.

 

You know they do make a tool called a pin-punch,
And they come in 8mm. that's what i used.
But your still going to hove to SMACK THE F#%K OUT OF IT,
For about 20-30 min to get it out.

 

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Haha yeah, ian't really a trick to it other then hit it straight on with the right sized pin punch. In my opinion, this is one of thoes times when you really do need that specific tool to get the job done.

Also, it helps alot if you can put the car up on a lift so you can wind up better and hit the pin harder.

Good luck! They don't call it a "bitch pin" because it has anything to do with a female dog....

 

i did a motor swap and ended up pulling the whole thing out with the linkage attached haha but then again I was reusing my tranny...