Shift Knob Replacement?
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Shift Knob Replacement?
This seems like it should be simple - but - I bought an aftermarket shift knob (one that matches the wood on the dash). It looks like there should be a simple replacement process - loosen the lock nut at the base of the original knob, and unscrew, but mine won't budge!
Is there a secret to releasing the existing knob - or am I just too weak (or timid) to do it? DaleD
Is there a secret to releasing the existing knob - or am I just too weak (or timid) to do it? DaleD
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This seems like it should be simple - but - I bought an aftermarket shift knob (one that matches the wood on the dash). It looks like there should be a simple replacement process - loosen the lock nut at the base of the original knob, and unscrew, but mine won't budge!
Is there a secret to releasing the existing knob - or am I just too weak (or timid) to do it? DaleD
Is there a secret to releasing the existing knob - or am I just too weak (or timid) to do it? DaleD
When we sold our 1993 VDP, my wife made me replace the shift knob so she could keep it. It's pretty cool, with the growler engraved on it. Maybe I could figure out a way to fit it to the XJ8.
Thanks.
Last edited by XK8+XJ8L; 02-16-2011 at 09:46 AM.
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I got mine from British Auto Wood. He sometimes put them on Ebay.
http://www.britishautowood.com/index.htm
http://www.britishautowood.com/index.htm
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Dale - Where did you find a knob that matched the dash wood? I find this to be one of the most irritating oversights on both my XK8 and my wife's XJ8L. The factory knobs look like they were aftermarket add ons that did not match. Pity.
When we sold our 1993 VDP, my wife made me replace the shift knob so she could keep it. It's pretty cool, with the growler engraved on it. Maybe I could figure out a way to fit it to the XJ8.
Thanks.
When we sold our 1993 VDP, my wife made me replace the shift knob so she could keep it. It's pretty cool, with the growler engraved on it. Maybe I could figure out a way to fit it to the XJ8.
Thanks.
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Just to close the thread - I finally did just what I threatened - put a pipe wrench on it. With a double-thick wrap of terry cloth. It broke loose - no damage - and now I have a nice matching knob with an inset red growler smiling at me!
Thanks to all for the interest and encouragement! DaleD
Thanks to all for the interest and encouragement! DaleD
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