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I am trying to remove the mod shift **** (see pics) from my stock C5 sifter so I can replace with the original. There is no outside access port such as an allen wrench bolt holding it on. I have tried everything but it does not budge. Note there is a Corvette logo on the top of the ****. The top appears to be a cap but numerous attempt to pop it off have not worked.
So, just wondering, is there anyone out there in the CF5 world that has a **** like this? If so, how is it removed? Thanks
Maybe a wife or daughter with stronger hands than you can give it a shot?
How certain are you that its a stock shifter? I've also seen some people epoxy the ***** on for no apparent reason....
Removed the boot and looked at the shifter. It is stock. I had a neighbor that can bench press a zillion pounds and my go to mechanic try and they could not twist either way. My fear it is on with epoxy
Removed the boot and looked at the shifter. It is stock. I had a neighbor that can bench press a zillion pounds and my go to mechanic try and they could not twist either way. My fear it is on with epoxy
Ah, there's your problem. Find a 35 year old virgin and I promise you he can get it off. (The ****, that is)
Can you get a GOOD view of the bottom of the ****? You might find some telltale key to how it's held on. If you have no love for the ****, that top cap would either pry off or be drilled thru.
Can you get a GOOD view of the bottom of the ****? You might find some telltale key to how it's held on. If you have no love for the ****, that top cap would either pry off or be drilled thru.
Yes, I did pull down the boot cover and could not find anything that would show how this #$%# thing in on. Still hoping somewhere in CF world someone has put this **** on their Vette.
Update on removing the shift ****. I put a high heat hair dryer on the shift **** for about 30 minutes. I was hot, very hot. Still no budge in the ****. So, either forget taking it off or cut it off Need some time to decide.
That is what I thought. I tried every sharp item in the kitchen and my tool boxes to pop the top cap off and nothing happens. Then I took a magnifying glass and looked at the bottom edge of the cap and it appears not to be a separate piece from the black neck. I also thought the black hard rubber neck was the answer. I used vise grips on it and the shaft and it did not budge. I believe the idiot who put this *** on used an adhesive on the threads that unfortunately did its job too good!
So I am at the point to decide whether to leave it, cut it off, or as 'Shifter suggest, get a new shifter.
If you have one of those oscillating tools that are popular now, with a metal blade, cut thru the thing VERTICALLY so you can pry it off without damaging the shaft. Otherwise, use a hacksaw, be careful and don't slip. Also a Sabre saw with a metal cutting blade would work, just more vibration and dust.
Is it possible that the bottom metal portion of the **** either screws on to the upper portion of the know or pulls down from it revealing how its attached?
I removed the boot from the consul and found remnants of glue on the underside of the boot. So, yes, this **** is most likely screwed on and then the idiot that put it on used glue on the threads. I tried heat from a hair dryer but did not get the **** hot enough. I bought a heat gun and will try that. Stay tuned.
Shift **** help
Need some time to decide.
