 Shift knob removal, Aftermarket knob won't come off |
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| NFBrown |
 Aug 15 2013, 10:44 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 27-February 13 From: Boise, Idaho Member No.: 15,587 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I just got a dandy new stock shift knob but I can't get the beat-up leather covered one off. Of couse I don't know how it's attached (just bought the car) but assuming it used a stock crush washer should it just pull off? I probably should get a new crush washer before I cut the knob off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Always wanted a 914, finally got one. Please help the newbe. Nick |
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| 76-914 |
Aug 15 2013, 11:12 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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My guess is that it was glued on because the PO didn't know about the crush washer.
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| stugray |
Aug 15 2013, 11:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
To start with, I would put a crescent or open end under the knob & "tap" it with a hammer.
Dont go too gorilla on it or you might damage the shifter bushings down in the shifter mechanism. Stu |
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| Eric_Shea |
Aug 15 2013, 11:23 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,304 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
QUOTE My guess is that it was glued on because the PO didn't know about the crush washer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You would have to heat the shaft to 500 degrees with a torch and then use a proper open end wrench (16mm) and tap it up and off. |
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| Rob-O |
Aug 15 2013, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,270 Joined: 5-December 03 From: Mansfield, TX Member No.: 1,419 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Post a pic of the leather covered one. Many had set screws that helped hold them on. It's a long shot, because I figure if you posted here then you've already looked it over pretty good and would've seen the set screw. Also because the set screw usually doesn't hold them on very well (you can still pull them off by hand), hence a lot of guys using the glue!
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| luskesq |
Aug 15 2013, 11:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 24-October 10 From: Fresno, CA Member No.: 12,303 Region Association: Central California |
Before you go hammering on stuff, make sure there isn't a small set screw at the base of the knob (it may not be in plain sight). I have a leather one without crush ring but a set screw.
Keith |
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| rick 918-S |
Aug 15 2013, 03:11 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,948 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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I have one that has a threaded collar at the base that hides allen set screws. Post a photo before you wreck something.
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| VaccaRabite |
Aug 15 2013, 03:33 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,729 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Agree with everyone else.
Check for the set screw! That is a really common way to attach aftermarket knobs. |
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| r_towle |
Aug 15 2013, 04:38 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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just use a sawzall and shorten the shaft...its too long anyways (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| NFBrown |
Aug 15 2013, 06:01 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 27-February 13 From: Boise, Idaho Member No.: 15,587 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
It "was" glued on. It's in pieces now. The new knob is installed with some tape to build up the shaft until I can get a crush washer. The car needs so many little things that at some point I'll just have to stop and order.
Thanks for the ideas ( except maybe the Sawzall ). Nick |
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| VaccaRabite |
Aug 15 2013, 06:08 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,729 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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You can use paper or felt (better) instead of a crush ring. Don't use tape. It gets gummy in very short time.
Cut 2 pieces of felt about the width of the diameter of the shift rod and 2 inches long. Lay them over the top of the rod so they form and "X". But the knob down over the top. It will be tight, its supposed to be. You can't see the felt, but it will hold the knob securely for years. Zach |
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