OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED)

bldg636 · 11-16-2012, 01:27 PM

Has anyone here tried using a heat gun or other heat source to heat the knob (and loctite underneath)? I'll be installing my new knob sometime next week, and was thinking of this approach. In many applications, heating loctite melts it and its ability to lock the threads. Figured i might try this approach . . . any opinions?

cheshirecat · 11-26-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bldg636

Has anyone here tried using a heat gun or other heat source to heat the knob (and loctite underneath)? I'll be installing my new knob sometime next week, and was thinking of this approach. In many applications, heating loctite melts it and its ability to lock the threads. Figured i might try this approach . . . any opinions?

If you were going to try this, I would suggest popping the shift ring up and heating up the shift stalk itself, as that would carry the heat better than just heating the knob.

11-16-2012, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
bldg636 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 141 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Has anyone here tried using a heat gun or other heat source to heat the knob (and loctite underneath)? I'll be installing my new knob sometime next week, and was thinking of this approach. In many applications, heating loctite melts it and its ability to lock the threads. Figured i might try this approach . . . any opinions? __________________ Ross '11 370z Just getting started . . .

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