Shift Knob question

[joehahn]

Here's one that should knock everyones' socks off... How do I put my new shift knob on?

Just got new (used) knob and all that came with it was a thin band of metal like a ring that fits loosely in the knob itself. There does not appear to be any threads etc, is this right? I plan on doing this major swapping of knobs tomorrow morning. I'm sure this project will take me most of the day to complete so I want to be ready! Any advice is appreciated!

Joe

BTW- This knob is in great shape, got it from a guy named Fred Vollmerhausen who is selling stuff on the Renegade site. He is an honest guy, great representation of products, fast shipping, etc.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

1- Put the metal band inside the knob.
2- Push the knob down onto the end of the lever. Twist back and forth a bit as necessary, until the knob bottoms out.

That's it!

--DD

[joehahn]

That sounds a little rugged to me, may just take it to the dealer. (thanks Dave)

[campbellcj]

yes but the real trick is removing the old one without smashing yourself in the face with it or punching your arm through the roof of the car when it comes free

[TFI]

that hitting the roof should be an easy one to get around... just put the roof in the trunk for the duration of the project.

[Keith V]

Joe,
What Dave said is correct (Isn't he always?). It should work as simply as that. However, I purchased a new knob and "Crush washer" a couple years ago, and tried the same thing. I pushed the knob down over the washer and it felt nice and firm. Then I went for a ride, and after an hour or so of driving, the knob/washer came off in my hand!
I tried putting it on again, but the washer is really only good to use once (Unless you "Rebend it"). Frustrated, I then posted your same question on this very same site. The answer to me was to epoxy it to the shift rod. I was not at all happy with that reply. The only way then to get the knob off again would be to destroy it. So what I did was tap a very small hole on the underside of the knob and insert an allen screw, then tighten this up to the shift rod. It has held perfectly since I installed it, and being on the underside (or rear portion) of the knob, I don't even feel the small hole when I shift. (And the concours judges never see it.) I had some initial reservations about putting a hole in my (on sale) $75.00 original knob, but this solution worked for me. I hope this helps.
Regards,
Keith

[iustasail]

Duct-Tape, lots of Duct-Tape! In fact if you use enough you won't have to worry about your knob at all. Of course after a few hot summer days the sticky stuff will start coming of on your hand!

[turbo2.0]

I had my shift know come off in my hand the day after I thought I had installed it for good. Of course, I was in the middle of a drag race with a 911 SC. At the next light the guy said "is that the best excuse you can come up with?" If you're out there, the knob is back on and ready to go again. :-) BTW I had to remove the knob again this week to change a clutch cable. There's no way it could happen twice, is there? Has anyone tried locktite blue on one of these?

[Joe Bob]

The correct way to put a stock shift knob is put the crush washer on like Dr.D3 said, push on the knob, twist to correct orientation and then smack the hell out of it with the palm of your hand.

Mine never came off during light to lights or an autocross. I have recently changed to a MOMO knob that has three allen set screws, but the other was fine until I traded it....