question about shifter knob removal 88 gta

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Jun 16, 2008 | 07:52 PM

bensbaby

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From: Smiths Falls

Car: 1988 GTA Trans am 1 owner since new

Engine: 383 built

Transmission: 1995 camaro t56 6 speed

Axle/Gears: 3.24 posi 9 bolt

question about shifter **** removal 88 gta

hi.
I know its a stupid question, but i cant get the **** unscrewed off my 5 speed shifter in my 88 gta.

its stock...but the stiched leather is somehow unglued itsself from the steel **** and it spins free....

i think im gonna have to cut the leather off and attack it with 2 pairs of vicegrips...
i just want to make sure it is threaded....

pls let me know.

Jun 17, 2008 | 04:36 AM

Ward

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Car: 1988 GTA

Engine: 5.0 TPI

Transmission: T5

Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45

Re: question about shifter **** removal 88 gta

Yep, it's threaded, I've got the exact same one. Maybe try wrapping it with a towel and grabbing it with a rubber band wrench. That may get it without destroying the leather.

Jun 17, 2008 | 07:34 PM

scottmoyer

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Re: question about shifter **** removal 88 gta

To fix the loose leather, I've seen people put epoxy into a syringe and squeeze it thru the stitching, slide the leather around to spread the epoxy and set it where it needs to be to dry. Years later, it still works and looks like new.