Brad, The original boot has a plastic frame that becomes brittle as it ages. It is likely that while your car was being serviced it was removed and broke. New boots with metal frames are available from DeLorean parts suppliers. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- From: Brad Fudge <bfudge@xxxx> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] gear shift boot Date: Monday, August 09, 1999 5:52 PM Just got my car back from the shop. The gear shift boot now moves forward and backward when I shift into the respective gears. When the boot moves forward it leaves a gap at the point where the boot base normally covered the console. Does anyone know what would cause the boot to move and how I can fix the problem? The boot has never moved before! Thanks.