Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 23:08:44 -0400 From: Malcolm <mwm1XXXnopsamedu> Subject: Re: Transmission Controller
On Wed, 8 Oct 2003 10:40:59 +0000 (UTC), "Saabtech" <saabtechnopsamnnect.com> wrote: >"Grunff" <grunff232nopsam.com> wrote in message >news:1065606440.57804.1nopsamter.uk.clara.net... >> Malcolm wrote: >> >> >>I drive, with great pleasure, a '92 9K. The maual shift knob is >> >>disintegrating as we speak. I tried to purchase a knob only and was >> >>told that it was for all purposes it is integral with the shaft. >> >> I don't believe this is true. The knob just pulls off. You can >> get aftermarket replacement knobs - just make sure you get one >> with a recess for the reverse collar. >> >> -- >> Grunff >> Up to Vin number N1004566 {1992} the knob just pulls off, after that vin >number the knob is held on with a plastic collar with barbs on it so is >almost immpossible to remove unless you carefully cut it off and replace the >knob and collar, Otherwise they sell you a knob and tube assy which to fit >you have to remove the centre console and gearlever quadrant complete and >dissasemble from the bottom upwards which is a pain of a job. >The early knob and later knob are not interchangable and I have a feeling >that the later knob and collar as above mentioned is NLS. >Regards Tom. > Thank you Tom.You have been extra helpful I do not understand the sawing off process but perhaps my repaier will. Mille grazi