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> Shift Knob has me stumped
familienauto
post Dec 11 2007, 12:50 AM
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I had some time today so I was doing some little stuff on the 914 - I did successfully take the fuel gauge apart and fix the little bezel that had fallen off inside. That was fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)

Anyway, ever since I took the shift knob off when I redid the carpet I haven't been able to get it back on as tightly as it used to be. I have the standard shift knob and the little original metal crush sleeve. If I put the crush sleeve on the shifter and then push the knob on, it stays loose. If I drop the crush sleeve in the knob and try to push it on, I can't get it on...maybe I am just not pushing hard enough? Or maybe I need a new crush sleeve? Are they a 1-time use item?

Thank you for answering my dumb questions.

Zach
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post Dec 11 2007, 01:00 AM
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They can sometimes be reused, but they do wear out. A new one is like $2.
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post Dec 11 2007, 02:11 AM
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Hi Zach,

My stock shift knob uses two of the crush sleeves. Could it be that you're just missing one? If it wasn't loose when you removed it, then I doubt anything was too worn out.
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post Dec 11 2007, 07:17 AM
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I don't think you should be using two crush sleeves; I've never seen that.
The whole thing is a familiar problem, but I cannot recall my solution years ago.
I think when you put the sleeve on the lever it slides down out of place.
I think when you put the sleeve in the knob it is too tight to get started.
What you might do is use a bit of crazy glue to hold the sleeve to the tip of the lever, and then put the knob on.
Or you might try the sleeve just started on the tip of the lever, but mostly in the knob when you start; that should allow it to go all the way into the knob and remain started on the lever. Yes, you may have to use considerable force.
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post Dec 11 2007, 10:49 AM
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Just did this two weeks ago. Seperate it slightly and put it "just" inside the knob. Push. Tighten with a back and forth movement while pushing. Enjoy.
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post Dec 11 2007, 10:58 AM
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there is also a slight "step" in the very bottom of the hole. sometimes the sleeve may be hung up on the step and it doesn't snug up when you push the knob on.

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post Dec 11 2007, 01:14 PM
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Be gentle! The knob will crack if done wrong!
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post Dec 12 2007, 04:26 PM
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QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Dec 11 2007, 11:14 AM) *

Be gentle! The knob will crack if done wrong!



Truer words were never spoken. Heed the advice. I cracked my original six knob years ago by being too forceful when attempting to put it back on.
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