Austin H Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 So I was out changing my gear shifter and while I was putting the new one on I broke the flimsy so called plastic piece for the button.So here is what I believe I can do:1) Find the most intense super glue of all time and glue it back together.2) Put a screw or nail into the remaining black piece and make it work somehow...3) Macgyver something else. Here is where it brokeThis is the piece that brokeHere is what I was trying to install. The fancy wood shifter Here is my new shifter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultra_runner Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 So I was out changing my gear shifter and while I was putting the new one on I broke the flimsy so called plastic piece for the button.So here is what I believe I can do:1) Find the most intense super glue of all time and glue it back together.2) Put a screw or nail into the remaining black piece and make it work somehow...3) Macgyver something else. edit: Pictures up soon!Sorry - I replied before seeing the pictures.I would try the intense super glue approach first. Scott C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin H Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Unfortuately, even the most intense super glue will not work. FACT. When you try to re-install, it will simply break again.The replacement part (I have the number at home) is quite inexpensive from Volvo. The PITA about it is that you have to remove the shifter grip to get the new unit to slide over the shifter. If you go this route, buy two because you will bet you will break the first one (like I did) on the first try. If not, you can return the other one.Sorry - that's the only sure fire way.Scott C.Just to make sure we are on the same page, it is the piece that I just posted pictures about?If you have the part number that would be amazing if I could get that from you today or tomorrow or this week. Thanks for your help!-Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'93 Dave Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 JB weld that bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin H Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 JB weld that bitchI may just do that Plus wrap the broken part in duct tape...No but seriously I may just do this...Or I'm thinking about taking the Pizza hut pen, cutting it to length then seeing if it will work. Super glue the pen on there. I'm just worried about the size of the pen. I'll get it fixed somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'93 Dave Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 or y not just buy a new shaft or whatever, with all the people parting out their cars im sure ull find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin H Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 or y not just buy a new shaft or whatever, with all the people parting out their cars im sure ull find itI need a temporary fix a.s.a.p. though. I drive for a living and my pen shifter sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I hate haters Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I need a temporary fix a.s.a.p. though. I drive for a living and my pen shifter sucks.I think it's time for a manual swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin H Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I think it's time for a manual swap. +1I was just thinking that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyXL Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 i personally think that the pen shifter is unique...and ballin' outta control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal3thousand Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 JB weld that oh yeah!+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin H Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Update, super glue works wonders! Been about day (100 miles later) and it's still holding strong. I used loctite btw. For whoever searches how to fix this in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JehovArob Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 You know, I've never taken my shifter apart, but I am guessing that pushing on the button on the front articulates that shaft inside which unlocks the position of the shifter?(Just curious. Also, glad you rigged up a fix! It's a good feeling. I fixed that nasty seat-back cable in my car with pretty much scissors and a bit of tape. Much better than paying $200 for Volvo to do it or $50 for a new cable ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin H Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 You know, I've never taken my shifter apart, but I am guessing that pushing on the button on the front articulates that shaft inside which unlocks the position of the shifter?Correct. You push the button on the shifter, which then pushes down on the black piece (that I broke) then you can move it from Park to Drive etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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