Dreaded Demon key
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Dreaded Demon key
for christmas the wife got me a new shifter boot and Hurst Shifter ****, I've seen the videos and looks simple, i removed the shift pattern bezel and saw a messed up demon key, I tried to pry it up, no luck, I tried Froggy's method with a vice grip and no good, I cannot get a good grip, the key looks like it was forced or hammered in, I wonder if I can drill it out and get a self tapping screw and or just cut the shifter **** off, any suggestions folks? thanks and Happy New year !
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I'll get a pix tonight and post, but I though the demon key had to be removed before you can unscrew the ****, correct? I've tried to pry up the key with 2 large flathead screwdrivers, but there's nothing to hold on to, looking at a good demon key and looking at mine, I really think someone damaged this beyond use - thanks for the suggestions, maybe last resort is a cutoff tool on the know, I hate to do it but I may have to do it
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for christmas the wife got me a new shifter boot and Hurst Shifter ****, I've seen the videos and looks simple, i removed the shift pattern bezel and saw a messed up demon key, I tried to pry it up, no luck, I tried Froggy's method with a vice grip and no good, I cannot get a good grip, the key looks like it was forced or hammered in, I wonder if I can drill it out and get a self tapping screw and or just cut the shifter **** off, any suggestions folks? thanks and Happy New year !
A shot of Kroil would help. you only need to move it .001 in. and it will fall out.
Good luck
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that does not work either unfortunately, it looks like it was damaged by the previous owner, I try and get a pic, but they're nothing to pry up against, it looks like it was hammered in too far or the shifter **** is up to much - very frustrating
not trying to save the ****, I have a replacement
not trying to save the ****, I have a replacement
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Same with mine. Not a previous owner, as I've had it from new. I had to have a new clutch/flywheel assembly when it was only a couple of years old, so I assume it was the dealer that did it. In the end I cut it off the shaft, and found the real cause of the problem - the doofus had hammered it in so hard the top of the gear lever was mangled. A hacksaw, a 9/16 die and, voila, instant shorter throw shifter. Most expensive part was a new shift ****!
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If the key was abused by a previous owner and its too low to grab with a good pair of vice grips.. Go to home depot and get a drill and tap. ( under ten dollars for both ). use the new screwed in bolt head to pry the key up..
Good luck
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Good luck
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Same with mine. Not a previous owner, as I've had it from new. I had to have a new clutch/flywheel assembly when it was only a couple of years old, so I assume it was the dealer that did it. In the end I cut it off the shaft, and found the real cause of the problem - the doofus had hammered it in so hard the top of the gear lever was mangled. A hacksaw, a 9/16 die and, voila, instant shorter throw shifter. Most expensive part was a new shift ****!
thanks Jack !
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Can't imagine why someone would put the demon key in so tight that you can't get it back out. WTH were they thinking. I've always been able to use a pair of vice grips, lock them on the key, tap up on the side of the grips with a hammer and the key pops out.
Good luck getting this fixed.
Good luck getting this fixed.
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Can't imagine why someone would put the demon key in so tight that you can't get it back out. WTH were they thinking. I've always been able to use a pair of vice grips, lock them on the key, tap up on the side of the grips with a hammer and the key pops out.
Good luck getting this fixed.
Good luck getting this fixed.
thanks Jack!
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Can't imagine why someone would put the demon key in so tight that you can't get it back out. WTH were they thinking. I've always been able to use a pair of vice grips, lock them on the key, tap up on the side of the grips with a hammer and the key pops out.
Good luck getting this fixed.
Good luck getting this fixed.
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I imagine there are more than a few out here that would be willing to donate a stock shift shaft, probably without the **** or demon key. Pull the shift shaft out -- four screws -- and put the whole thing away for posterity. Bolt in a replacement with the **** of your choice.
