Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2003 17:50:57 -0300 From: Dexter J <lamealameadingdongnopsamlamelame.org> Subject: Re: Shifter Problem
Salutations: Grunff wrote: > > Malcolm William Mason wrote: > > The rubbery knob on my shifter is deteriorating and slitting. Having been > > given a replacement shifter-leather knob-lever- leather boot (gator?), I am > > at a loss as to what to do. > > > > I have been told to pull it striaight out, that the entire assemblt is > > essentially, one piece. However I note on the interior of the shifter shaft > > that there appear to be necessary connections. > > > > Can anyone shed some light or provide a method. I would be happy--no, > > delghted, just to replace the deteriorated knob. But again, I was told that > > this is manufactured as one non-dismantlable piece. well maybe, I can remove > > the boot But what does that accomplish? > > The OP has emailed me (possibly by accident?) that it's a 92 9k. > In which case, the knob just pulls off. You can replace the knob > with any replacement that has a recess for the reverse collar. > This is of course assuming it's a manual gearbox. > > If it's an auto, that's a totally different matter (which I know > nothing about, since I've never owned a 9k auto). > > -- > Grunff .. And bringing up the rear - there are three small screws (torx I think) on the back of the auto shifter - it should come apart in two pieces like a banana from the top - but don't force it - be careful with the two lock buttons.. Make sure you have emergency brake on as you'll have to pull it into first to get at it.. -- J Dexter - webmaster - http://www.dexterdyne.org/ all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads no news no phone in - RealAudio 8+ Required - all the Time Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day Peter Frampton - Do You Feel Like We Do http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/139.RAM
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