Andy_C 50 Posted November 10, 2006 Can't seem to get the end off Seriously, trying to remove gear knob from lever and I'll be buggered if I can figure it out. Bought a new gaiter and managed to get the surround unscrewed - and promptly snapped several of the clips holding the gaiter in but still can't remove the actual gearknob. Anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted November 10, 2006 Give a good twist, and a tug. Seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Josh 4 Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) Yeah, Brute Force and lots of ignorance are the order of the day Have you bought one of those leather ones of Ebay? I've yet to fit mine. Josh Edited November 10, 2006 by Super Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted November 11, 2006 Yep warm it up, then give it a good tug a few time's and see what happens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 400 1 Cars Posted November 11, 2006 just be careful, you don't want it to hit you in the face! seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars Posted November 11, 2006 Can needing to pull on it very hard crack the plastic bit the bottom of the gear shaft is held in by? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edp 67 3 Cars Posted November 11, 2006 just be careful, you don't want it to hit you in the face! seriously. I did this once, it was like something out of a carry on film. Luckily no one saw me I find turning the knob and pulling at the same time will get the bugger off, just keep your face out of the way. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted November 11, 2006 I did this once, it was like something out of a carry on film. Luckily no one saw me I find turning the knob and pulling at the same time will get the bugger off, just keep your face out of the way. Ed Or put a large open ended spanner around the gearstick with the faces against the knob and wallop with a hammer, again, don't position your face directly above...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilgie 16 2 Cars Posted November 11, 2006 Did this too in a scrapyard once...it must have been quite comical as it resulted in a bloody nose and a huge dent in the roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edp 67 3 Cars Posted November 11, 2006 Did this too in a scrapyard once...it must have been quite comical as it resulted in a bloody nose and a huge dent in the roof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_C 50 Posted November 12, 2006 More wonderful comedy French engineering Josh - yep, bought the one off ebay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
