6sp shift knob removal
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From: Mechanicsville Virginia
6sp shift **** removal
I have just purchased an aftermarket shift **** for my 04 Z06, but I can not figure out how to remove the stock ****. Does anyone know how to remove it?
Burning Brakes
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From: McKinney TX
Originally Posted by MZ'S03Z06
I have just purchased an aftermarket shift **** for my 04 Z06, but I can not figure out how to remove the stock ****. Does anyone know how to remove it?
Drifting
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From: New Bern NC
It's tought to get out the first time. I just about gave up, but finally it popped out. Having the right size vise-grips helps. Just keep working on it and it will come out. Good suggestion about drilling the hole.
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Originally Posted by 6 speed Sid
It's tought to get out the first time. I just about gave up, but finally it popped out. Having the right size vise-grips helps. Just keep working on it and it will come out. Good suggestion about drilling the hole.
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From: San Diego CA
The "pull" method alone is often not sufficient and I recommend that you try this procedure for 100% success:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
I've done it many times and this method seems to work best.
Good luck!
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
I've done it many times and this method seems to work best.
Good luck!
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by MZ'S03Z06
Thanks to all of you for the tips. I did find that the key is in there very tight and I have not gotten it out yet, but I'll get it eventually.
Burning Brakes
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It may not come...
Mine never did come out. Eventually I tried prying it and I broke the pin... 3 times! There is nothing let of my pin to grab onto. Luckily I had a new leather short boot and a ****, so I just twisted the factory assembly off. The boot, top half of the shaft and the **** are still together. The stock pin had been in there for 6 years before I tried to remove it.
Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
Maybe you guys needed to do some push ups?? Mine came out with a simple tug. 
Actually I have hear of some guys using lock tight on the threads of their shift *****. This might be the case with some of the Demon key removal issues.
Actually I have hear of some guys using lock tight on the threads of their shift *****. This might be the case with some of the Demon key removal issues.
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From: Plano TX
Originally Posted by Dave68
The "pull" method alone is often not sufficient and I recommend that you try this procedure for 100% success:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
I've done it many times and this method seems to work best.
Good luck!
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
I've done it many times and this method seems to work best.
Good luck!
Drifting
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by robz
I have a small flat pry bar that get underneath it and lifts it in 5 seconds, no strain, no damage. Much easier than pliers.
Absolutely the easiest way is to get a flat blade 'driver on both sides of the key, pry up gently and watch it pop out in about 2.85521 seconds. Don't forget to put some sort of rag under the blades to protect your ****.
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From: I'm not quite middle aged and I only own one gold chain! San Jose CA
Originally Posted by Dave68
The "pull" method alone is often not sufficient and I recommend that you try this procedure for 100% success:
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
I've done it many times and this method seems to work best.
Good luck!
http://www.conceptualpolymer.com/corvette_install.htm
I've done it many times and this method seems to work best.
Good luck!
This method works the best by far of any that I have tried. Once you get it the first time it is very easy after that!Dave knows his stuff!
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From: Freestate Corvette Club! Elkridge, MD
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Originally Posted by MZ'S03Z06
Thanks to all of you for the tips. I did find that the key is in there very tight and I have not gotten it out yet, but I'll get it eventually.
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From: Bonneville Salt Flats
Another method... a small, high-quality, open-end wrench with about a 75 degree offset instead of the usual 15 degrees or so (we used to call them "carburetor wrenches). Hook the little open end under the demon key using a small piece of wood or such to rest the head of the wrench on for a pivot, and the b*tch levers right up. No strings, wires, lubricants... or explosives, let alone explitives!
All the best.
btw, I used a SnapOn so I was pretty sure it wouldn't break.
All the best.
btw, I used a SnapOn so I was pretty sure it wouldn't break.
Last edited by Avanti; Mar 8, 2005 at 11:58 PM.
