1999 5 Speed Shift Knob

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Aug 19, 2003 | 06:31 PM

chipobrien

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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

Aug 19, 2003 | 06:38 PM

Nismo

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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.

Aug 19, 2003 | 07:03 PM

cydrive

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grab a set of pliers, put a cloth between the jaws, grab the **** and twist!

Aug 19, 2003 | 08:04 PM

EteRnity059

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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.

Aug 19, 2003 | 08:10 PM

Dev

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my friend used a jar opener on mine...and it worked without damaging the **** at all

Aug 20, 2003 | 11:06 PM

MienMaxima

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Would a vice grip work as well ???

Aug 20, 2003 | 11:11 PM

97blackSE

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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

Aug 20, 2003 | 11:15 PM

image

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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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