[Z06] Changing gear shifter knob... help!
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From: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan
Need more HELP with gear shifter ****! (Scroll to the bottom)
I'm going to install a new ****, and I was told that the old one unscrews normally.
When I try to turn it, it feels like the whole thing is going apart, so I'm afraid to force it... It just doesn't want to move an inch.
What do I do to solve this problem?
Thanks!
When I try to turn it, it feels like the whole thing is going apart, so I'm afraid to force it... It just doesn't want to move an inch.
What do I do to solve this problem?
Thanks!
Last edited by MOL; Apr 13, 2005 at 03:07 PM.
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From: salem OR
Originally Posted by MOL
I'm going to install a new ****, and I was told that the old one unscrews normally.
When I try to turn it, it feels like the whole thing is going apart, so I'm afraid to force it... It just doesn't want to move an inch.
What do I do to solve this problem?
Thanks!
When I try to turn it, it feels like the whole thing is going apart, so I'm afraid to force it... It just doesn't want to move an inch.
What do I do to solve this problem?
Thanks!
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The stock shift **** is screw on / off, but you must first pop off the top plastic cover with the shift pattern on it and then remove the "demon" key ( a small slightly triangular metal pin that is pressed in to keep the **** straight). There are "how to" posts with pics that will help with the key removal. Good luck 
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From: Fremont California
Originally Posted by BobZ06
The stock shift **** is screw on / off, but you must first pop off the top plastic cover with the shift pattern on it and then remove the "demon" key ( a small slightly triangular metal pin that is pressed in to keep the **** straight). There are "how to" posts with pics that will help with the key removal. Good luck
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From: Hillsdale NJ
Take 2 flat bladed screw drivers. You will also need a towel to protect the leather. At the same TIME place the screw drivers on either side of the metal wedge, after plastic top is removed. Gently push both screw drivers down at the same time and the metal plug will lift out very easily.
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Originally Posted by Rock'en Silver 02
Had to cut mine inhalf to get the boot off. **** didn't turn on mine
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Real PITA job...it took some real muscle to get mine out. I also ended up ruining my old stock ****. That "demon key" is in there better with more torque that your lug nuts. It's ridiculous. I broke 2 screw drivers trying to do it. You must use sharp needle nose pliers and pull it out.
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From: Mars
Come out easily? I could move a mountain with less effort. Mine snapped the lugs off either side of the pin and I had to saw the rear portion of the shifter **** away so I could knock the pin out. No loss as the Hurst **** is way better.
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Thank you everybody!
It took me 2 min to get the old ugly one off.
I put the new one on, and now I have another problem:
The stick is now sooo high it looks totally rediculous!
The only way I can fix it is to saw some of the metal stick coming up from the gearbox off...
Have any of you tried that? Any suggestions on what to do and what NOT to do?
Thanks for the help!
It took me 2 min to get the old ugly one off.
I put the new one on, and now I have another problem:
The stick is now sooo high it looks totally rediculous!
The only way I can fix it is to saw some of the metal stick coming up from the gearbox off...
Have any of you tried that? Any suggestions on what to do and what NOT to do?
Thanks for the help!
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From: Hillsdale NJ
Originally Posted by 95jersey
Real PITA job...it took some real muscle to get mine out. I also ended up ruining my old stock ****. That "demon key" is in there better with more torque that your lug nuts. It's ridiculous. I broke 2 screw drivers trying to do it. You must use sharp needle nose pliers and pull it out.
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by MOL
Thank you everybody!
It took me 2 min to get the old ugly one off.
I put the new one on, and now I have another problem:
The stick is now sooo high it looks totally rediculous!
The only way I can fix it is to saw some of the metal stick coming up from the gearbox off...
Have any of you tried that? Any suggestions on what to do and what NOT to do?
Thanks for the help!
It took me 2 min to get the old ugly one off.
I put the new one on, and now I have another problem:
The stick is now sooo high it looks totally rediculous!
The only way I can fix it is to saw some of the metal stick coming up from the gearbox off...
Have any of you tried that? Any suggestions on what to do and what NOT to do?
Thanks for the help!
