Lower Shifter Boot

[don10ae]

I have a 99 6 speed, how do I get the lower shifter boot (I'm talking about the smaller one that holds the shifter in) over the large diameter shifter. I was just going to try to lube it up and force it over, but it looks like it might split if I do that. Any suggestions

[sammm]

Try sprinkling some talcum powder in and around there. It will clear, but it's a tight fit. If it has any signs of cracking/dry rot, it may be time to replace it.

[POS Racing]

Saw something about a similar issue on Miata.net looks like it would be a bit tricky!
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=147377

Is your transmission leaking? Our '02 drips just a touch and I have a feeling the lower shifter boot may be the culprit!

[don10ae]

Samm : I am replacing it, it was badly torn up, and I was getting gear oil smell in my car. I am trying to put the new one on.

POS: I haven't noticed any gear oil running down the tranny due to the boot being so bad, just the bad smell. I am actually replacing both of them, the larger rubber boot had a split in it also.

I ordered them from Trussville, they have free shipping all through this month.

[don10ae]

Got it on, the new rubber does stretch enough to get over the shifter without tearing up, just used a little silicon spray and it popped right on.