carhop Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Ok guys ,how do you get the shift knob off? I feel a little hole on the dash side what do I use. Thanks Jo Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LouZ Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Hi JoAnn, I cleaned and refinished all of mine while still on the car. It was Summer (Hot) and the polyuretane dried in about 1/2 hr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.B.Can Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 You have to use an allan wrench, it is not metric. Turn out the allan screw [do not loose it] the knob will pull off. It worked for me, I have not tried to replace it yet. Good luck Merrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89TC-16V Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 could be a screw i've seen allen and phillips used depending if it was ever off before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car_chick Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Mine was a small allen wrench. I just loosened (did not completely remove) the screw and lifted the knob off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest My TC Toy Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 The small forward facing allen screw will loosten the shifter handle body only. You also have to lift upo the push button which is clipped to the shift lock rod below. Use a small screwdriver to lift up the puch button. Then CAREFULLY , VERY CAREFULLY pry up the centre shift lock rod. This rod ic clipped to a metal piece at the bottom. Oncl up the shifter body can be lifted off. What I did is filed down the plastic clip at the bottom of the lock rod so it wouild be easier to remove the mext time. Hope this is helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Dude Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Redbee, I'm sure you are talking about the knob on the automatic transmission shifter. Just loosen the screw as has been explained previously and then just give the thing a SWIFT jerk up. The detent release button will come right along.For you lucky owners of the wooden 5 speed knob, refinishing it with anything but linseed oil is a sin. I cleaned the flaking shiny stuff off with steel wool then rubbed linseed oil into the virgine wood. This makes it look natural and feel soooo very smooth in my hand when shifting the transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LouZ Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hemi, I'm sure that was Boiled Linseed Oil.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FILBERT Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Are all the automatic shift knobs REAL wood, or genuine artifical imitation?? Mine sure looks fake to me! P.S. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Santa Ana winds here, so hot and dry, and perfect weather for a topless 2008 drive around the beaches. Sorry snow people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89TC-16V Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 some autos got the wood, some got a leather wrap. options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LouZ Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 If it looks like wood it's wood.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Dude Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Lou, I bought a can of the stuff. I didn't boil it though.I sure like the way the knob turned out. You need to apply several 'coats' on the linseed oil. I just poured it into my hand and then rubbed it into the wood. It takes a little time but it turns out great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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