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Re: removing shift knob

To: jimbb88@erols.com
Subject: Re: removing shift knob
From: frank krajewski <frankk@intap.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 11:35:43 -0400
Jim: I agree. After 4 days of soaking in WD40 there is still no movement.
Heat is out of the question since it would destroy the knob I need to reuse.
Are the shifters in the non-od cars the same as those in the od cars? Do
they all have the relief for the wires?
Frank

Jim Stuart wrote:

> Frank-
>
> WD-40 is a moisture displacer & silicone lubricant, but not a penetrant
> or rust buster. An excellent product for its intended use, it will never
> loosed the nut. Get as much of the WD-40 out of the knob as possible
> with a rag or shop towel then use PB Blaster or similar. Others have
> recommended Busty or GM Rust Penetrant but I am not personally familiar
> with them.
>
> Some heat may help, but use a heat gun, not a torch.
>
> Jim Stuart


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