Shift knob won't stay on, What's the fix? Options

[drmitch]

Hi all,

The new 914 went into the shop for a couple of things. One thing they did was take out the atrocious short shifter that a PO had installed and replaced it with factory. It's a huge improvement. HOWEVER...while the shift knob on the short shifter seemed to be solidly attached for eternity, the knob on this replacement came off in my hand before I got out of the parking lot.

I circled back and a tech wrapped some black electrical tape around the shaft and tried several times to get the knob to grip. He did so, but told me it probably wouldn't last and what I need is a knob with a set screw.

Since these didn't come with a set screw, and since the previous knob didn't have this problem, and since I just dropped $500 at the shop, I think it's reasonable to expect the new knob to be as good as the old. The new knob came off in my hand twice on the drive home. I've sent an email to the shop owner asking for a solution.

What say you all? Yes, there is a crush sleeve up in the knob. If the solution is to put a new one in there, please tell me how to get this one out. If the solution is epoxy, I'll do it. If the solution is a knob with a set screw, please point me towards a source. I couldn't find one yesterday online.

THANKS!

[Superhawk996]

[drmitch]

I had already tried the mini pick and hook set, to no avail. I'll try the locking forceps; I know I've got a pair in the toolbox from the old college days...

[Superhawk996]

I had already tried the mini pick and hook set, to no avail. I'll try the locking forceps; I know I've got a pair in the toolbox from the old college days...

Is this an actual OEM shift knob or is it an aftermarket reproduction from Dansk or Pelican or something?

Honestly the old crush washer should have come out pretty easily with the pick.

I’m getting worried the shop did something weird like gluing in the crush washer? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Try bending the leading edge of the crush washer with a pick such that you can then get a good grip on it with the forceps and pull straight back out.

[drmitch]

I had already tried the mini pick and hook set, to no avail. I'll try the locking forceps; I know I've got a pair in the toolbox from the old college days...

Is this an actual OEM shift knob or is it an aftermarket reproduction from Dansk or Pelican or something?

Honestly the old crush washer should have come out pretty easily with the pick.

I’m getting worried the shop did something weird like gluing in the crush washer? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Try bending the leading edge of the crush washer with a pick such that you can then get a good grip on it with the forceps and pull straight back out.

I don't know what kind of shift knob it is. It's got a flat matte, kind of rubberized coating on it which is now damaged and peeling, despite putting cloth over it and creating the wood piece with a hole in it to use as a "pounding" surface for installation.