 How to install the crush sleeve and the shiftknob ?, I must be a little stupid ...... |
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| Frankvw |
 Oct 21 2020, 12:59 PM
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working on my first 914 !  Group: Members Posts: 653 Joined: 13-April 16 From: Holland, the Netherlands Member No.: 19,896 Region Association: Europe  |
Hi all.
Intro on issue: The shiftknob on my 73 1.7 was a bit loose. I pulled it off, came of easily. The crushsleeve also came out. I did not understand how to refit is so it was tight, so I searched on 914world. I read the trick to use a strip of paper or felt over the shifter and then push the knob over it.....and being Dutch that sounded like a cheap solution ! And then.... well...when I pushed down the knob I cracked the brittle original shiftknob in several pieces....unusable (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) But I found a replacement one (it is same as original but I think it is from JP Group) It came with a brand new crushsleeve as well. The question (sorry if it is a bit stupid): HOW do I install the crushsleeve and replacement shift knob now on the shifter so it is secured and OK in place ? I thought to post the question before I mess up the new crushsleeve. Is it just drop the sleeve in the knob and then push down the knob on the shifter ? |
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| 76-914 |
Oct 21 2020, 01:08 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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Put the crush sleeve on the stalk about 1/2 way then slide the knob over the sleeve and press down so they both seat.
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| VaccaRabite |
Oct 21 2020, 01:27 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,589 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sounds like the knob was already cracked. That is why it came loose from the shifter in the first place, and then the felt just split it wide open.
I have tried many options, and have had a "second" quality knob I made on several of my tools held on with felt. It does work, but it also needs to be refreshed every now and again as the felt gets compressed. I've found paper to be better. As for the original crush ring - the tip above nailed it. I start with the ring 1/4 into the sifter bore. Place that over the shaft. And then tap it down with a wooden or leather or rubber mallet. Never use a metal hammer. Zach |
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| Ansbacher |
Oct 21 2020, 01:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
I have found that the best way to solve this problem is to drill a small hole in the base of the knob and then screw in a set screw. Forget the crusher rings, they always fail at the most inopportune times. If you do it right, you can use a very small screw that is recessed and no one will ever notice it.
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| Mikey914 |
Oct 21 2020, 02:21 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,736 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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WE actually sell them this way if you screw it up. It's not easy.
https://914rubber.com/5-speed-gearbox-shift-knob-1-1 Attached image(s) 
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| AZBanks |
Oct 21 2020, 02:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,063 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Why don't you put the screw towards the dash so it is less visible when you are sitting in the car?
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| Cairo94507 |
Oct 21 2020, 03:12 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,092 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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That's a nice knob at a good price- the NOS Porsche knob is about $185..... good observation re the set screw too.
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| Mikey914 |
Oct 21 2020, 06:43 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,736 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Actually when the knob is installed on a stock shifter the angle back makes it less visible than on the front surface as it is slightly angled back. It's actually less visible at the back.
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| Frankvw |
Oct 21 2020, 11:53 PM
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working on my first 914 ! Group: Members Posts: 653 Joined: 13-April 16 From: Holland, the Netherlands Member No.: 19,896 Region Association: Europe |
thanks for the tip&trics. I will be installing it soon and I will give an update how it went.
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| Frankvw |
Oct 29 2020, 04:15 AM
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working on my first 914 ! Group: Members Posts: 653 Joined: 13-April 16 From: Holland, the Netherlands Member No.: 19,896 Region Association: Europe |
as promised an update on this small task....
old cracked one plus its pieces and the new one  New one ...Ok...so I put the crushsleeve on the stick itself and pushed down the knob over it. But it did not seat right..... and pulling it off was still easy. So attempt 2 was to insert the crushsleeve in the knob already and push it down on the stick. A little wiggle/twist in the end and it is now firmly attached  another thing done. Small task but one gone from the to-do list ! Thanks for the tips and hints on this easy task. |
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