Shift knob replacement Qs for an 89 automatic
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Safety Car
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From: Poop land
Shift **** replacement Qs for an 89 automatic
How do you take this thing off?? I think its literally welded on there. I really find it hard to push the button and its starting to **** me off. Plus its all ugly, cracked with the leather worn to the bone. Would anyone post pics with instructions? While I'm at it, I'll replace the shift boot also since its in $hitty condition. Can you use an aftermarket shift ****? I have one that a friend gave me a while back for free when she worked at Autozone. It looks about the same in which there is a button on top. Should this fit ok?? Also where can I find a nice shift boot, or better yet, who can sell/donate one to me?
~Dom
~Dom
Instructor
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From: Fountain Valley CA
The "button" will pull out.
The **** is held in place by a retainer ring; you may need to shine a flashlight down in there to see it. Yep; you'll need a retainer ring plier to get down there.
The **** is held in place by a retainer ring; you may need to shine a flashlight down in there to see it. Yep; you'll need a retainer ring plier to get down there.
Drifting
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From: St Louis MO
Per 89C4's advice, the button will lift out. You may have to use a small blade screwdriver to lever it up a little bit. Ecklers Corvette, in your area, has replacement ***** and buttons. Check their website. They also have new shift boots in various colors.
Last edited by PierEagle; Mar 1, 2005 at 12:58 AM. Reason: add info
Burning Brakes
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From: Copperas Cove TX
For all the specialty tools like retainer ring plyers that you don't want to buy, go to your local AutoZone, they have a loan program, a small refundable deposit is required. Our local store has most everything you will need.
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