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Old 01-25-2021, 07:47 PM   #1
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Default how do you clear the vent hole in shifter tower

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i may have a clogged vent hole in the shift tower. how do you check it and clean it? do you have to pull the shifter to clean it?
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Old 01-25-2021, 08:04 PM   #2
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Just stick a piece of wire thru it.
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Old 01-25-2021, 08:09 PM   #3
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Use a small drill bit and turn by hand
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Old 01-26-2021, 10:40 AM   #5
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Use a small drill bit and turn by hand
That certainly makes sense ! Thanks
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Old 01-27-2021, 10:17 AM   #6
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A torch tip cleaner works well .
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If totally plugged a slowly hand turned drill bit and a source of vacuum to catch the debris.
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