Please help!! shifter linkage stuck!!!

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Mar 25, 2012 | 05:05 PM

pearlwhitesix

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Please help!! shifter linkage stuck!!!

I was doing some work and dropped a u joint down the back of the engine now the trans won't shift into D it has to be stuck in the linkage, I can't see the linkage or fit my hand anywhere near where I think it is!

any ideas please help!!!

Mar 25, 2012 | 05:28 PM

SloopJohnB@mac.com

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Get one of those magnetic grabbers and fish around with it.

Here's one version:

http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/22/the...s-pickup-tool/

Mar 25, 2012 | 05:38 PM

pearlwhitesix

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thanks, I have a telespcoping manget but I have no clue where the linkage is do u know which side how far back??
does anyone have a picture of a 4.2 trans?

Mar 25, 2012 | 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pearlwhitesix

thanks, I have a telespcoping manget but I have no clue where the linkage is do u know which side how far back??
does anyone have a picture of a 4.2 trans?

The essence of fishing in this case s to go fish.

Mar 25, 2012 | 07:36 PM

ezveedub

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The item you dropped seems to be lodged on the driver's side of the transmission, up by the transmission mount bracket and exhaust pipe. It has a heat shield mounted over the transmission mount bracket, so you will most likely have to go from the bottom of the car. The cable connects right behind the bracket.