removing shift knob?

[first targa]

hi,wondering if anyone knows how to remove the factory shift knob on an 1984 targa,keep reading things about a crush sleeve,i dont want to damage anything,thank you!

[fred cook]

Try placing an open end wrench that will span the shift lever under the knob and tap upwards with a hammer or other suitable bludgeon. There is always the risk that you might crack the shift knob, but I don't know of any other way to remove the knob from the lever. Good luck!

[aj88cab]

Your '84 (Carrera) has a bolt under the plastic cap on the shifter.

Edit: Ahhh...maybe thats only the G-50s ...sorry...

[911s55]

Heat the shift knob with a hair dryer or heat gun and twist off. If it is cold be careful applying the heat as not to crack the clear top.

David

[joefrantz]

If it is a crush sleeve (I'm not sure about 84's) they are very easy to remove with a strap wrench -- just wrap the band around it and twist. I've never been able to get one off using the open end method without damaging it.

Joe

[emac]

Well a few years ago I had to attempt the same thing. I know that I had read a thousand posts about the wrench under the knob which I tried. Started slow and as hours turned into days and a trip to the hospital for stitiches because of me being soo pissed off, I about put the wrench through my head. I know the original are worth a few bucks but at this point I pulled out the Dremmel and haven't looked back.

[Gunter]

Penetrating Oil !!!

If it's the same as as the knob on an SC, like Fred says, place the open end of a snug fitting wrench under the knob and tap upwards.

Important: Spray penetrating oil (Not WD-40) through a small nozzle from underneath into the Knob/crush sleeve before anything. Wrap a rag around the lever to catch the drip.

You can use the right size or an adjustable wrench underneath the knob.
Very little room to swing, so, I used a 4 lb hammer flat-side to give it a good tap.

Mine was tight and heat or twisting didn't work but the spray, open end wrench and the 4-lb hammer worked fine.

[rs6er]

I would add to Gunther's method. Put a piece of leather or something inside the wrench head so you don't mar the shift lever.

[gtc]

Just grab hold of the knob and pull like crazy. Try not to hit yourself in the face when it comes loose.

[gtc]

"Get your mind out of the gutter!"

[James Brown]

Unmolested, those knobs are almost priceless. Think what you are doing and why your doing it so you don't have to pay $300.00 for a new one (along with the ER bill).

Watch there next post will be "Can't get these #%&*@ pistons off the connecting rods, tried to pound them off and hit my finger, now back from the hospital, any help?"

Sometimes mechanical things are best left to the mechanics...

[gtc]

Actually, Porsche is going to be making these knobs again soon (if they aren't already).
911 424 071 01
http://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/genuineparts/neweditions/

[James Brown]

wow that stuff directly from Porsche? New fuchs wheels, chrome engine intake, new shift knobs. That's there (VW) new way of getting out of debt! Make the parts we all want! concept.

[w21055]

Originally Posted by James Brown

wow that stuff directly from Porsche? New fuchs wheels, chrome engine intake, new shift knobs. That's there (VW) new way of getting out of debt! Make the parts we all want! concept.

Wow, so we can walk into the dealer and ask for these?

[joefrantz]

or possibly order through Pelican -- not sure how these items will be distributed.

Specifically re the shift knobs, my '73 is made of Bakelite -- very brittle and prone to cracking and shattering. I suspect that later years were made from more contemporary plastics. I'll be interested to see what materials are used for the new ones.

Joe

[w21055]

Got some list prices today
911 559 041 02 = $971.03
911 424 071 01 = $112.85
911 361 020 10 = $1057.87
901 424 014 00 = $167.84

Shift knob is not that bad but wow on the Fuchs!

[RSTarga]

Just pull, be careful when you put it back on, the crush sleeve goes in past a ridge. If not in place it will crack your knob when replaced back on the shaft.

[Janusz]

Just curious, when you remove the factory shift knob without breaking it, does the crush sleeve stay in the knob and can it be re-used?

[teenerted1]

Originally Posted by gtc

Just grab hold of the knob and pull like crazy. Try not to hit yourself in the face when it comes loose.

lmao

been there done that once......just once.
blood on black vinyl is easy to fix...a chipped tooth ithn't

i now have an alloy momo one with set screws to hold it in place

[teenerted1]

Originally Posted by Janusz

Just curious, when you remove the factory shift knob without breaking it, does the crush sleeve stay in the knob and can it be re-used?

maybe/yes