Shift Knob - Page 2

supra_rulz · 06-17-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by batmmannn

Does your turn like mine or is yours just solidly stuck on there and can't be moved?

.............? Shouldn't all shiftknobs be removable? especially a stick shift?

wstanek · 06-17-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by supra_rulz

.............? Shouldn't all shiftknobs be removable? especially a stick shift?

they are. -.-

supra_rulz · 06-17-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wstanek

they are. -.-

Lol. Thought so.

wstanek · 06-17-2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by supra_rulz

yeaah......tried that. Didn't work.
heat gun? is that really going to make enough of a difference that two channel locks couldn't undo?

should have used pipe wrenched they get tighter as u turn

Green7mgte · 06-18-2010, 12:55 AM

from what btwilson said. it sounds like it is fitted with a sealant from the factory. probably due to the vibrations making them come loose and what not. so they slapped some glue on it when they put it on in the factory.. a heat gun costs like 20 bucks maybe and those guys do get hot.

907mge · 06-18-2010, 01:56 AM

It could be that someone thought they would be smart and use some epoxy or glue to stop it from coming loose. Who knows what people do to a 20 plus year old car.

cre · 06-18-2010, 04:54 AM

907's got it here... They weren't glued on from the factory, just slightly undercut threads to ensure a high friction bond. I've seen quite a few glued on in various parts cars over the years.

supra_rulz · 06-18-2010, 07:02 PM

greeeeaaaaat.......
ok. so i guess heatgun and melting away it is. i hope by the time i'm done i can put another shift knob back on.....

batmmannn · 06-19-2010, 12:22 AM

You're going to try and melt it off? I would saw it before I would try something like that. Cut down off center from top to bottom enough to be able to crack it with a chisel, the same way you would chisel cut a stripped nut on a rusted bolt. Use a power rotary saw to weaken it enough to break it away. This will leave it clean and ready for a new knob. Wire wheel off whatever glue they used. Even if you saw into the shifter no scarring would show once you put on the new knob. Treat it like an Apple. Just cut it apart....SIMPLE.

Green7mgte · 06-19-2010, 01:06 AM

that post gave me a mental image of nerds on one end of the room with there gadgets trying to coerce an item off.. and in walks this big guy with a sledge hammer.. "move out the way nerds and let me SMASH it off."

gave me a snicker.

06-18-2010, 12:55 AM	#15
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	from what btwilson said. it sounds like it is fitted with a sealant from the factory. probably due to the vibrations making them come loose and what not. so they slapped some glue on it when they put it on in the factory.. a heat gun costs like 20 bucks maybe and those guys do get hot. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

06-18-2010, 04:54 AM	#17
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	907's got it here... They weren't glued on from the factory, just slightly undercut threads to ensure a high friction bond. I've seen quite a few glued on in various parts cars over the years. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

06-19-2010, 12:22 AM	#19
batmmannn 12psi boost Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 320	Melt away? You're going to try and melt it off? I would saw it before I would try something like that. Cut down off center from top to bottom enough to be able to crack it with a chisel, the same way you would chisel cut a stripped nut on a rusted bolt. Use a power rotary saw to weaken it enough to break it away. This will leave it clean and ready for a new knob. Wire wheel off whatever glue they used. Even if you saw into the shifter no scarring would show once you put on the new knob. Treat it like an Apple. Just cut it apart....SIMPLE. __________________ 1987 N/A 7MGE Left Hand Drive MK3 Red 5 Speed and Black Auto Supras My Next project is the Batmobile! Last edited by batmmannn; 06-19-2010 at 12:35 AM.

06-19-2010, 01:06 AM	#20
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	that post gave me a mental image of nerds on one end of the room with there gadgets trying to coerce an item off.. and in walks this big guy with a sledge hammer.. "move out the way nerds and let me SMASH it off." gave me a snicker. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

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907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	It could be that someone thought they would be smart and use some epoxy or glue to stop it from coming loose. Who knows what people do to a 20 plus year old car.

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supra_rulz 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 81	greeeeaaaaat....... ok. so i guess heatgun and melting away it is. i hope by the time i'm done i can put another shift knob back on.....