Hey guys, figured I'd ask your thoughts on this. I'm having trouble getting the shift linkage pin out, and I've tried everything short of drilling it. So my question is, has anyone drilled one of these things before, and if so, what size of bit should I use? Should I look for a special type of bit for drilling through this (seemingly tough) metal? Thanks in advance

 

I would not recommend drilling it out. I got mine out with a very long 1/4" extension from the top. So if you did drill, I imagine you would use something slightly smaller than 1/4". Make sure you have the correct replacement. If you don't get the right one your shifter will feel like junk.

 

You can't get at it from the top, the trans case is in the way. I dont think this is an oem shift pin, I think somebody jimmy rigged something in there. The transmission is on my floor btw, I just dropped it with the linkage still attached.

 

grab a C-clamp put a deep socket on the bottom and grab an allen head extention (fro screwdriver) and it'll come right out.

 

Thats exactly what I tried, there is simply not enough space between the transmission and the shift fork. You can fit the c-clamp, but not with the socket in there.

 

likea dis? :p

 

sure ya can. i've done it numerous times. try a smaller c clamp if the one you have is too big

 

really? can you get a pic? cause one, the case shouldn't be in the way (i've done it three times from the top with the tranny out). now unless it isn't a oem shift pin, that would be different.

 

http://www.performanceforum.com/wesv...tch/bitch.html

 

Yes, just like that, there is just not enough space, the fork with it pulled out as far away from the transmission casing itself as it gets, is still only about 2.5" of clearance.

Thats the link I got the idea from. I have my camera at the house, I will take pictures.

 

I was having trouble with mine. It even stopped my build for a while.

 

Remove the rest of the linkage from the car its only a couple of bolts.

Then when it is on the floor it is easier. I use a good set of recessed punches

 

This type will not flower the biatch

 

hammer and a punch and a few beers later and she'll be out!

 

^ GOD DAUM! WHAT KIND OF PIN IS THAT wtf!?

ITS LIKE 3-4 TIMES THE SIZE.

 

Nah weay. Look at my Phantom grip install thread. It will answer your questions.

 

Thank you so much guys, I finally got it (and figured out what I was doing wrong). The illustration pic is backwards for the clamp. I was trying to put the socket on the tranny side, instead of putting it on the open side (where it makes more sense anyways). Putting the allen bit on the close quarters side with the fixed end of the c clamp made it work like a charm. About 10 minutes later, I had my shift linkage off. Thanks again guys.

 

Good to hear!

 

nice that you got it out, i hate that pin i normaly just hit it harder

 

a little PB, AC bolt, and a hammer

 

i dont think ive ever gotten one out while the tranny was still in the bay.
of course i dont have a car lift either.

 

Honda makes a special tool just for the bitch pin. It's a perfectly sized air hammer bit. I have one and with it you can take out the bitch pin in a few seconds. If you do a lot of work on Hondas I would highly recommend it.

 

this^^^ A few good whacks and I win. I always jack up the car high enough to have enough space to give a swing

 

although i've heard that works quite well, i cringe at the thought of smacking the **** out of my gear selector with a hammer i'll just stick to the c-clamp method lol