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Old 08-19-2003, 06:31 PM
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1999 5 Speed Shift ****
I want to upgrate to a MOMO Shift **** but am unsure of how to remove the stock ****. I've tried turning it but it doesn't budge; anyone know how to remove the stock ****? Thanks
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Old 08-19-2003, 06:38 PM
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turn harder counter clockwise. nissan puts glue on the threads thats why its so hard to turn. just turn harder is all I can say.
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Old 08-19-2003, 07:03 PM
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grab a set of pliers, put a cloth between the jaws, grab the **** and twist!
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Old 08-19-2003, 08:04 PM
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Use pliers
that is the only way i got mine off. I messed up the stock **** though. Ahh Well, I had one itching to be put on.
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Old 08-19-2003, 08:10 PM
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my friend used a jar opener on mine...and it worked without damaging the **** at all
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Old 08-20-2003, 11:06 PM
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Would a vice grip work as well ???
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Old 08-20-2003, 11:11 PM
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I tried the cloth/plier method but it kept slipping
eventually I got ****ed, and destroyed the stock ****...OH WELL! My c/f one looks much better
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Old 08-20-2003, 11:15 PM
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Anything u can do to losen up the glue? Blow Dryer??? Hrm.. Im bout to put a short shifter+ a momo **** on there... Gunna be kick ***
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