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Old 02-15-2007, 02:01 PM
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I am ordering my new MGW or Pro 5.0 (deciding right now) and was wondering how difficult it would be to install? Is it worth spending the money to have a shop do it? I personally would like to do it myself not for financial reasons but for experiance.
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Old 02-15-2007, 02:16 PM
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Its very easy. Its easier than changing spark plugs.
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Old 02-15-2007, 02:17 PM
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It's the easiest mod IMO. Go MGW! whooo whooo
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Old 02-15-2007, 02:49 PM
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It's not difficult but I know mine was frustrating. The bolts to the factory shifter or shift boot cover (can't remember which) are pretty much impossible to get off without a ratchet wrench so make sure you have one before you start.
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Old 02-15-2007, 02:59 PM
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if you can read....you can do it. it comes with instructions about 2 paragraphs long and its soooooo simple to put on its not even funny. have a ratchet ready and buy a new plastic top hat cover to go on the shift ball and the rest is self explanitory
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Old 02-15-2007, 03:40 PM
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i learned my lesson a few years back on my 87...i pulled the entire console out to install it...then realized the easy way a week later! this go around...i just installed it on the tranny when it was out when i did my clutches
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Old 02-15-2007, 04:09 PM
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It really isnt that hard if you do it the right way and have common sense. And it should be assumed if you are working on your own car you have some basic tools(ie. a ratchet) common people.
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