trans tunnel

[tvrmk363]

Hi guys,
Can someone take a picture of the top of the trans tunnel with the console and shift boots removed?
I'm trying to remember how much room there is around the shift lever to put a new rubber boot on since I can't find a donor on the part.
I'm 400 miles away from the car for the next two weeks.

Thanks

Charlie
Ohio

[adam quantrill]

I haven't got a photo but there's a good 3/4 to 1 inch all the way around. I clamped mine down with an aly cutout sheet for good measure.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Charlie...Does this help...

[tvrmk363]

Thanks Adam. I think on my the whole is way bigger. Maybe 2 to 3 inches in each direction. Hope others chime in.

[tvrmk363]

Hey Ziga, wouldn't have one without the boot would you?

[tvrmk363]

Ziga,
Is that a file picture or one of your cars? might you know the dimensions between the screws front to back and side to side?

Charlie

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate...This is the 350i when i removed the trans tunnel for refurb...I might be able to feel them but don't really want to remove it all...Ill see if i can find out from someone i know who is restoring a Wedge and has the trans tunnel out at the moment...Ziga

[Sireatalot]

I may be able to help with the screw hole dimensions... as I have the trans cover off and gear stick boot removed..

however, wont have a chance to look before the weekend, busy week for me unfortunately and the the car is filled with various bits and bobs..

It is a 280i though so not sure if the dimensions will vary from a 350i ?
I'll post up findings when I have them..
Cheers

[jon haines]

I can take a pic for you of mine as i have it exposed as my rubber boot is knackered and I am trying to modify one to fit. Only problem is that it will be thursday before I can do it.

[jon haines]

I can take a pic for you of mine as i have it exposed as my rubber boot is knackered and I am trying to modify one to fit. Only problem is that it will be thursday before I can do it.

[tvrmk363]

That would be great thanks.

[jon haines]

See if this helps. The hole is approx 5" by 5"

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Jon...Can you measure the distance between each screw please...Any luck with a rubber boot?...Ziga

[jon haines]

Here you go zig 85mm wide 135mm long is the measurements between the holes.

[tvrmk363]

Thanks guys for all the input and pictures. That should help me source a boot over here in the states.

Charlie

[mrzigazaga]

Thanks for the info Jon...Hopefully we will find a good replacement between us all...Im still wondering about the Landy one...Might just order it and see, I can always send it back if its wrong...Cheers...Ziga

[tvrmk363]

I ordered a rubber inner boot from a 08-10 Subie Impreza 2.5i. The spacing looks close and the size and shape are about the same. The top can be pulled up or pushed down depending on the bulky part of the shift lever. I'll let you guys know how it works out.

[tvrmk363]

Hi guys, I got the shift boot I ordered that's from a Subie. It looks very good and close dimensionally.
As you can see from the picture it comes with a layer of insulation (to be removed and a backing piece of rubber or soft plastic of some sort which I may or may not remove. The boot it's self might work as well.
Take a look and see what you think.

Charlie
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[tvrmk363]

And here is a second picture. Sorry for the wrong orientations. It changed it for some reason.

Charlie

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Charlie...That looks pretty close and might just do the trick...So that was for a Subaru? ..Cheers...Ziga