Shift Knob

supra_rulz · 06-16-2010, 08:53 PM

ok, so for the last month or so i've been wondering how to get my shift knob off. you guys may laugh but two mechanics and a dealership "master" mechanic later its still on there solid. apperently i have to take a hacksaw or dremmel tool and cut the top part off or just replace it with a shortshifter. either way i'm going to get destructive. is there ANYONE who might have a idea or method of getting it off? thanks

wstanek · 06-16-2010, 08:57 PM

iuno try 2 pipe wrenches 1 on the shift link and one on the shift knob and giver! =D

supra_rulz · 06-16-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wstanek

iuno try 2 pipe wrenches 1 on the shift link and one on the shift knob and giver! =D

lol, tired that......twice

btwilson86 · 06-17-2010, 02:02 AM

The shift knob, as in the rubber piece? Unscrew it counter-clockwise. You may want to heat it up with a heat gun or maybe hair drier to loosen it up some

supra_rulz · 06-17-2010, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by btwilson86

The shift knob, as in the rubber piece? Unscrew it counter-clockwise. You may want to heat it up with a heat gun or maybe hair drier to loosen it up some

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?

btwilson86 · 06-17-2010, 05:12 AM

On my 2nd supra I had to use the heat gun, got it kinda gooey but it came off... My first one just unscrewed with a little TLC (it was probably removed at some point before I owned it).

In any case, you have the right idea on how to remove it- they do unscrew.

supra_rulz · 06-17-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by btwilson86

On my 2nd supra I had to use the heat gun, got it kinda gooey but it came off... My first one just unscrewed with a little TLC (it was probably removed at some point before I owned it).

In any case, you have the right idea on how to remove it- they do unscrew.

ok. well first i gotta go find something to produce heat. and i'll try that. hopefully it works

batmmannn · 06-17-2010, 07:02 AM

Mine turns in my hand, Figured it just unscrewed. You guys saying it doesn't unscrew?

supra_rulz · 06-17-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by batmmannn

Mine turns in my hand, Figured it just unscrewed. You guys saying it doesn't unscrew?

thats what i expected at first. and at first i was embarrassed to ask anyone because i thought i was just a weakling lol. but when i took my car in to get the clutch replaced the mechanic told me that he couldnt get it off either. and today i took it to the dealership and their mechanic used a pipe wrench-vice grip combo thing and STILL couldnt even get the thing to budge.

batmmannn · 06-17-2010, 07:52 AM

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

06-16-2010, 08:53 PM	#1
supra_rulz 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 81	Shift Knob ok, so for the last month or so i've been wondering how to get my shift knob off. you guys may laugh but two mechanics and a dealership "master" mechanic later its still on there solid. apperently i have to take a hacksaw or dremmel tool and cut the top part off or just replace it with a shortshifter. either way i'm going to get destructive. is there ANYONE who might have a idea or method of getting it off? thanks

06-17-2010, 02:02 AM	#4
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	The shift knob, as in the rubber piece? Unscrew it counter-clockwise. You may want to heat it up with a heat gun or maybe hair drier to loosen it up some __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

06-17-2010, 05:12 AM	#6
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	On my 2nd supra I had to use the heat gun, got it kinda gooey but it came off... My first one just unscrewed with a little TLC (it was probably removed at some point before I owned it). In any case, you have the right idea on how to remove it- they do unscrew. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

06-17-2010, 07:02 AM	#8
batmmannn 12psi boost Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 320	Shift Knob Mine turns in my hand, Figured it just unscrewed. You guys saying it doesn't unscrew? __________________ 1987 N/A 7MGE Left Hand Drive MK3 Red 5 Speed and Black Auto Supras My Next project is the Batmobile!

06-17-2010, 07:52 AM	#10
batmmannn 12psi boost Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 320	Hmmmm Does your turn like mine or is yours just solidly stuck on there and can't be moved? __________________ 1987 N/A 7MGE Left Hand Drive MK3 Red 5 Speed and Black Auto Supras My Next project is the Batmobile!

06-16-2010, 08:57 PM	#2
wstanek 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 178	iuno try 2 pipe wrenches 1 on the shift link and one on the shift knob and giver! =D

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