5 speed Getrag shifter knob removal

[Mark K]

I want to remove the shifter knob that came with my 5 speed. It doesn't un-screw, so I'm guessing it's kind of a press fit. Do you just muscle it off?

[david the opel king]

I just left mine on I think it look good and I did not want to mees with it

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by Mark K I want to remove the shifter knob that came with my 5 speed. It doesn't un-screw, so I'm guessing it's kind of a press fit. Do you just muscle it off?

If you have the muscles, yes, easier way would be to take a box knife and make two slits.

[Mark K]

That's what I was afraid of. OK, thanks for the info!

[BQS4]

If you find a knob you like, but, it doesn't have the proper shift pattern, let me know, I have some sheets of aluminum with the correct shift pattern engraved on them.

[opelnut10]

Originally Posted by Mark K I want to remove the shifter knob that came with my 5 speed. It doesn't un-screw, so I'm guessing it's kind of a press fit. Do you just muscle it off?

If you are going to try to muscle it off, dunking it in a pan of boiling water for a minute or so will make it easier (be sure to wear a glove, or it will raise a blister)

[heimue]

Originally Posted by BQS4 If you find a knob you like, but, it doesn't have the proper shift pattern, let me know, I have some sheets of aluminum with the correct shift pattern engraved on them.

Where did you get them??? Are you sure it's the correct pattern???

Dieter

[markandson]

This is how I got rid of the original knob and shortened the shifter, if you are interested in putting an aftermarket knob with a thread inside.

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by heimue Where did you get them??? Are you sure it's the correct pattern??? Dieter

I hope so, going to be hard trying to find the guy I got them from to fix the problem...

[CDN OpelNut]

Originally Posted by Mark K I want to remove the shifter knob that came with my 5 speed. It doesn't un-screw, so I'm guessing it's kind of a press fit. Do you just muscle it off?

The shift knob that came with my Getrag simply had a set screw. I just slid down the plastic sleeve that was hiding it, loosened it off and the knob came right off. I'd check before you go forcing anything.