Stripped/Cross Threaded Shifter
 

I installed my new Short Shifter and when I was putting everything back together...I must have installed the Shift knob on at an angle because I was getting a lot of resistance early.

Took the knob off and the top threads of the shifter look messed up. What's the best work around for getting this to still work?


Thanks!

Can close thread....I just sawed half of the threads off...problem solved :)

I bough a thread repair kit a few years ago and it is invaluable.

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This is wat I use....not as elaborate as mr.onzedge's recommendation but should work since stock shaft is M10x1.25. :)

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Mr. Kenchan,

I had to get the elborate one due to the vast number and type of bolts I have played havoc with. Some of the bolts/nuts on the 240 are pretty old and I like taking things apart and putting them back together on that car for some reason.