Gear knob removal

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by TomKimbrough

I have a '99 Boxster with 5-speed manual. I want to change the gear knob, but I can't locate any Allen set screw as mentioned in my Bentley service manual. I also can't simply pull it off as Pelican Parts mentions. Any suggestions??

Hmm, not sure what twists on any stock shifter? Never seen a lock ring or otherwise? It should pull straight off. It takes more effort that you think.

[RobertKing]

If it can be removed simply by force, I'd rather drive a chevy.

[Geof3]

Originally Posted by RobertKing

If it can be removed simply by force, I'd rather drive a chevy.

They are just pressed on... aftermarkets require a set screw of some sort but stock are press fit. Even my GT3 shift knob presses on. Very secure. No issues.

[itsnotanova]

The shifter knob is removed by pulling straight up. Make sure you don't smack yourself in the face once it comes loose. Some replacement boots have a screw holding them on

[RedTele58]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

The shifter knob is removed by pulling straight up. Make sure you don't smack yourself in the face once it comes loose.

^^^^^^^
This.
Ask me how I know.

[dghii]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

The shifter knob is removed by pulling straight up. Make sure you don't smack yourself in the face once it comes loose. Some replacement boots have a screw holding them on

I did the same when pulling the Wood Nardi steering wheel off on my X1/9 when I was 20 years old.....hit me right across the bridge of the nose and knocked my silly for a few seconds!
I remember sitting in the drivers seat with the wheel in my hands thinking "What the h_ll just happened!??"

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by dghii

I did the same when pulling the Wood Nardi steering wheel off on my X1/9 when I was 20 years old.....hit me right across the bridge of the nose and knocked my silly for a few seconds!
I remember sitting in the drivers seat with the wheel in my hands thinking "What the h_ll just happened!??"

LOL, I did the same thing trying to remove the pulley off a bug generator when I was that age. I hit myself right between the eyes. Now I have a small scar to remind me not to do that anymore. The benefit of getting older is it looks like a wrinkle now

[MikeMcMo]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

LOL, I did the same thing trying to remove the pulley off a bug generator when I was that age. I hit myself right between the eyes. Now I have a small scar to remind me not to do that anymore. The benefit of getting older is it looks like a wrinkle now

Hey Woody, Can you tell us why you go by It'sNotANova? Wonder if there's a good story there...

[thstone]

Originally Posted by Geof3

It should pull straight off. It takes more effort that you think.

Yes, it takes way more force to pull it off than you would ever expect. And yes, you're likely to smack yourself in the face when it comes loose!