I have read a good many old posts on this but want to be crystal clear. I have a 91 RS 5 speed and want to replace the black plastic shift **** w/ something that looks a little better. One of the posts suggested using vice grips and channel locks, and something to break it free, is this correct? Also I read it has metric threads, short of cutting/retapping is there anything out there in the Hurst/ B&M lines that work? Thanks

 

Which shifter do you have? Is it the round ball or the leather shifter? I doubt you will need channel locks or vice grips. Both factory ***** are held on with clips that are easily removed once we know the type you have. A 91 should have a C clip in the front that is pulled out with needle nose plyers or a flat head screw driver. Post a picture.

 

He has a 5 speed, so it should just unscrew. Its going to be really tough, but it should break free with some muscle.

I found some shifter ***** for our cars at a swap meet (16mm x 1.5) and he even had 5 speed patterns. They are around.

 

Duh!...I missed that part. Yeah he has to un screw it. Good luck with that. Man up...

 

Guys thanks for the replys. Funny story, last time I tried removing it(17 years ago) I guess the threadlock/loctite the factory put on it was fresh. When I came home from work tonite and tried it, it unscrewed like opening a coke, imagine that.

 

Here's a pic of my Hurst shifter (the shifter handle will fit on the stock shifter)....JEGS, Summit, etc.

 

The B&M Hammer shifter is a direct fit. Check my Car Details below for a pic.

JamesC

 

yep, the 5 speed **** just unscrews. i think the auto round **** has a circlip under the button. i just got a new manual **** from GM, was like $5 or something.

 

They do make a black leather shift **** that would make a great upgrade. They cost around $40 shipped.

 

Thanks for all the replies!