Beyond Frustrated with Shift Knob and Loctite

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Aug 14, 2010 | 07:50 AM

#11

afzan

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take the shifter out, check the shifter regrease DIY for instructions.. don't risk damaging your transmission by trying to get the knob off

Aug 14, 2010 | 12:54 PM

#12

chViETnk

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u should of got a replacement nut instead of using loctite or just screw it all the way down, it locks in place and will be centered

Aug 14, 2010 | 01:01 PM

#13

04S2kSS

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that sucks... try torching it.. Maybe the blow dryer isnt heating up the inside of it....

Aug 14, 2010 | 01:11 PM

#14

INTJ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by afzan,Aug 14 2010, 07:50 AM

take the shifter out, check the shifter regrease DIY for instructions.. don't risk damaging your transmission by trying to get the knob off

By far the best solution, and it probably needs to be done.

Aug 14, 2010 | 01:12 PM

#15

LEE72

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I don't think a hairdryer will provide enough heat. You might want to try a heat gun for that.

Aug 14, 2010 | 01:44 PM

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s2sik

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are you turning it the right way

Aug 14, 2010 | 02:15 PM

#17

jaundice

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Just take the whole shifter out. Very easy to do and work on it that way.

Aug 14, 2010 | 09:10 PM

#18

irv_usc

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if you managed to turn the knob it seems like you're getting close to breaking the threaded portion off the shift lever.

Aug 14, 2010 | 10:06 PM

#19

INTJ

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Yeas, see the following post. Complete fail. Just remove it.

Aug 14, 2010 | 10:51 PM

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