jimmythesaint Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 :P hey there can't seem to unlosen the shift knob to change it over is the any reason why this maybe its on a corolla ae92 1990 model please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowler Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 undo it like any other knob/bolt, righty tighty, lefty loosy....shud unscrew with a little effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towe001 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Some times you'll need a far bit of strength to get it undone. Also have a look around the base of the knob to make sure there's no screws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Protagonist Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Is it a stock gearknob? Maybe try squirting some WD40 or the like up underneath the knob to get some lube on the threads. Failing that, do what I did when I had to get my 102 gear knob off and use a BFFO shifter/adjustable spanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyske20 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Is it a stock gearknob? Maybe try squirting some WD40 or the like up underneath the knob to get some lube on the threads. Failing that, do what I did when I had to get my 102 gear knob off and use a BFFO shifter/adjustable spanner. just get the grinder or a hacksaw chop just underneath it will also shorten the shift a little :P aftermarket gear knobs don't need the threads as they usually use 3 little screws :jamie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiP Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Have you tried rubbing the knob?? ... Sorry, I just had to. I could have gone a lot worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowler Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Have you tried rubbing the knob?? ... Sorry, I just had to. I could have gone a lot worse. hehe...HAHAHA...i'll pay that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Protagonist Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 just get the grinder or a hacksaw chop just underneath it will also shorten the shift a little :P aftermarket gear knobs don't need the threads as they usually use 3 little screws :jamie: Not all aftermarket ones use the Allen screws, some (usually good-quality ones made for specific models, like TRD and some Razo) have screw threads. And grinding the top off the shifter to make it shorter is the stupid way of making a short shifter. Much better way is to heat the pivot-ball up and bash it further up the shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towe001 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Or another way to have a short shifter on the cheap is to use one from a AE10x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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