new shift knob - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Ethan · #1 09-06-2004, 10:10 PM

want a new shift knob for my 1998 C230 how do I remove the old one?
where do you recommend I go for a new wooden shifter.

WANT '71 280SEL · #2 09-06-2004, 11:32 PM

I constantly see shift knobs for MB's listed on ebay. They have zebrano, burl, or the regular ones usually for sale.
Thanks
David

PHAEDRUS242 · #3 09-07-2004, 09:13 AM

To remove the knob, simply rotate the little collar at the bottom of the know. It will open up and the knob will pull right off. 15 second job the first time through.

Ethan · #4 09-07-2004, 09:18 AM

Thank you both for the information.

G-Benz · #5 09-07-2004, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PHAEDRUS242

To remove the knob, simply rotate the little collar at the bottom of the know. It will open up and the knob will pull right off. 15 second job the first time through.

This is news to me...has MB changed the shifters recently?

The swap I did on the W124 (and plan to do on the other two MBs) consisted of a wooden knob fixed to a chromed steel shaft with a nut on the end of the shaft. Swapping out required removal of the console panel in order to gain access to the nut on the shaft...not quite a 15-second job!

But I don't own a C-class so maybe they are indeed that easy...

...and I got mine at www.************************

ned2683 · #6 09-07-2004, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Benz

This is news to me...has MB changed the shifters recently?

The swap I did on the W124 (and plan to do on the other two MBs) consisted of a wooden knob fixed to a chromed steel shaft with a nut on the end of the shaft. Swapping out required removal of the console panel in order to gain access to the nut on the shaft...not quite a 15-second job!

But I don't own a C-class so maybe they are indeed that easy...

...and I got mine at www.************************

thats how the older cars were like. to install a new shift knob on those u would have to buy a shaft adapter.