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Thread: Loose shifter knob - pops off

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    Default Loose shifter knob - pops off

    The factory shift knob on my 535 occasionally pops off. I recall there was a fix for this - anyone know the link? Can't seem to find the fix in the archives.
    Bellevue WA
    90 535iM - not much stock remains. 3.7 liters, ported head, cammed, 3.73 diffy, M5 brakes, MAFed, yadda yadda yadda
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    I never saw a "fix" once the knob's broken inside.
    A bit of tape wrapped on the lever and some persuassion reinstalling the knob has always been my temporary solution.
    "The gas pedal wouldn't go to the floor if it weren't meant to be there"

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    Thanks Ross. I actually did something along those lines over the weekend and it's better now.
    Bellevue WA
    90 535iM - not much stock remains. 3.7 liters, ported head, cammed, 3.73 diffy, M5 brakes, MAFed, yadda yadda yadda
    86 Porsche 951 - Track Toy

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    Default Glue.

    I fixed mine with some super glue. I have to re-glue it every two years, which is totally fine by me.

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    When mine flew off in traffic mid shift I finally replaced it with this which secures by screws.


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    1995 540i Manual build 1/95

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    Default Ahhh: The ultimate shifting machine.

    Forget the rest...

    ... when she starts a poppin', install the best!


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