Wanted to replace the old Knob-didn’t illuminate, shiny leather, foggy plastic. I ordered a new Zhp illuminated Knob from leather Z as well as new boots (ebrake, shifter) from redline.
I set set out to do the usual arduous “pull a Knob” (w/o personal injury) which I’ve done a few times on other BMWs. Despite my best efforts (while not a Gronk-size and not as young as I once was I still work out and don’t think I’m a “girly man”) the $$%&*@ thing didn’t budge!
Since i I was replacing the Knob, out came the Dremmel. I wound up splitting up 2 sides to get it off. Someone had glued the Knob to the shifter...
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What a mess.
E36/8 2000 M Coupe Cosmos Black/Black
Shark, Conforti CAI, B&B Exhaust, H&R, Bilstein, AKG Subframe/Diff, UUC TME Red/Caps, Swapped Front Hats, Ice>Link.
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I used a hair dryer on my shift knob to pull it off while doing shifter bushings. Don’t think it would’ve actually come off had I not.
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I have glued a broken shift knob on my car before.
I also replaced it with the ZHP version.
But I knew I would have to be a little aggressive to remove it.
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The joys of used car repair. At least you didn't pop yourself in the face when the knob actually let loose.
Dan "PbFut" Rose
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