Shift Knob Removal...repercussions?

shadoquad · 05-11-2011, 04:11 PM

Some of these knobs are harder to take off than others. It depends on the amount of loctite applied and other conditions.

I couldn't remove mine without destroying it. I used a channel lock to hold the shaft in place and then used a basic rubber strap wrench to twist the knob off. Well, the strap wrench generated so much torque that it literally squeezed and warped the knob enough to separate the leather on top.

But it gave me an excuse to buy a replacement

Horizon · 12-09-2020, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Some of these knobs are harder to take off than others. It depends on the amount of loctite applied and other conditions.

I couldn't remove mine without destroying it. I used a channel lock to hold the shaft in place and then used a basic rubber strap wrench to twist the knob off. Well, the strap wrench generated so much torque that it literally squeezed and warped the knob enough to separate the leather on top.

But it gave me an excuse to buy a replacement

I have the same issue that you do. The knob is attached so tightly that the strap wrench is tearing the leather.

Rusty · 12-09-2020, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Horizon

I have the same issue that you do. The knob is attached so tightly that the strap wrench is tearing the leather.

Depends on what day of the week that the guy who installs the shift knobs. Applies how much lock tite on the threads. He never puts the same amount on.

Some spin off with little effort. Others will destroy the knob trying to remove it.

I wrapped duct tape around mine and used a pipe wrench to remove it.

Spooler · 12-09-2020, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Depends on what day of the week that the guy who installs the shift knobs. Applies how much lock tite on the threads. He never puts the same amount on.

Some spin off with little effort. Others will destroy the knob trying to remove it.

I wrapped duct tape around mine and used a pipe wrench to remove it.

Mine twisted off by hand when they did my TT and motor install. Go figure.

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