Shift Knob, or Shift Lever?

[EmDeeAr]

Hey all,

So lately my shift knob has been popping off while upshifting or downshifting quickly to second.

New shift knob, right? Well... I read that the shift lever could actually be the problem, as the clamp part can wear out. If the clamp is too worn, not even a new shift knob will attach firmly.

My shift lever is a little damaged on the corners (looks worn, maybe a little chipped), but the "inside" of the clamp looks straight as an arrow, albeit scratched up.


Has anyone actually had a damaged shift lever before? Or does that never really happen, and a new shift knob is all I need?


Thank you!!

[Crickett]

I haven't heard of the actual shift lever wearing out before . . . I'd be much more inclined to suspect the shift knob's plastic insides wearing out before the metal shift lever's. Perhaps swap knobs with someone local to check??

[alexandre]

Could use this as an opportunity to upgrade to BMW Perf SSK.

[derbo]

A temporary solution can be to put tape on the lever and then put your knob back on.

[az3579]

A new knob should still sit snugly in there. There is plenty of material still there to hold in the new know.
I would say give that a try first. See if you can quickly swap a knob from a friend's car or something to see if it'll hold.

[JupiterBMW]

My old knob came off quite easily... When I upgraded to my new knob, it fit tightly and doesn't move at all.

[EmDeeAr]

Thanks for the info!!

-Mike

[wertyu78]

I had the same issue and it ended up being the knob itself.


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[Smolck]

I have my old stock shift lever, it is yours for free if you want it. But the problem is likely the plastic tabs inside the shifter as others have said. I broke them on my bro-in-laws 540 once. He let me drive it, I hammered second and the knob came off in my hand. OOPS!