Shift Knob Wont Come Off!
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I've found that this method has the best chance of working:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
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Originally Posted by mischievius
ok ive pryed pulled and sweated my *** off trying to get the retainer clip off.... HELP!
Glad to hear yours come out. When I got my first Z06 and was trying to put in my B&M Ripper, I could not get the demon key out. We tried everything. It was like someone had put loctite on it and then tapped it in with a hammer
Finally ended up just taking a hacksaw the upper part of the shifter. What the heck, I didn't need it anymore
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Originally Posted by mischievius
ok ive pryed pulled and sweated my *** off trying to get the retainer clip off.... HELP!
Glad to hear yours came out. When I got my first Z06 and was trying to put in my B&M Ripper, I could not get the demon key out. We tried everything. It was like someone had put loctite on it and then tapped it in with a hammer
Finally ended up just taking a hacksaw to the upper part of the shifter. What the heck, I didn't need it anymore
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Originally Posted by Dave68
I've found that this method has the best chance of working:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
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Certainly, there are other ways to do this. Unfortunately, at least some, like the prying method, often result in a sheared key that makes things much more difficult. As I mentioned in the procedure, the vise grip may slip, but don't let that discourage you. Adjust the jaw set position and try it again. I've removed quite a few now and haven't met one that would not come out using this method.
I often have to solve similar "puzzles" for a living and I've found that patience is one of your best "tools" when tackling a tough project.
Dave
I often have to solve similar "puzzles" for a living and I've found that patience is one of your best "tools" when tackling a tough project.
Dave
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Originally Posted by Jumper
Finally ended up just taking a hacksaw to the upper part of the shifter. What the heck, I didn't need it anymore
That's what I had to do too.
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Originally Posted by Dave68
Certainly, there are other ways to do this. Unfortunately, at least some, like the prying method, often result in a sheared key that makes things much more difficult. As I mentioned in the procedure, the vise grip may slip, but don't let that discourage you. Adjust the jaw set position and try it again. I've removed quite a few now and haven't met one that would not come out using this method.
I often have to solve similar "puzzles" for a living and I've found that patience is one of your best "tools" when tackling a tough project.
Dave
I often have to solve similar "puzzles" for a living and I've found that patience is one of your best "tools" when tackling a tough project.
Dave
This method has worked very well for me four times in a row.....I recommend.
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Originally Posted by allegro
It is much like the action of an impact-driver. It is not as much the upward force as it is the impact "jolt" that loosens the deamon key.
This method has worked very well for me four times in a row.....I recommend.
This method has worked very well for me four times in a row.....I recommend.
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Originally Posted by Dave68
I've found that this method has the best chance of working:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
That's the method I used when I put in my VE shift ****. Recommended by Ken and it worked like a charm.