New gear knob

1. yerdusk Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 selston, notts Posts: 4127 '72 Bug

   #1 24th February 2007, 12:06

   I dont know if anyone else has had this problem, but i have just bought a new gear knob and when i removed the one that was already on, there was this big plastic thing on the stick! I have tried quite hard to get it off, pulling and twisting, but with no luck! Anyone know how these come off, or will i have to destroy it! heres a pic. cheers.
   
2. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

   #2 24th February 2007, 12:08

   I have that ronded ball thingie that holds te gaitor up. I just put the knob on top. Or do you mean the long cylinder black thing?
3. yerdusk Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 selston, notts Posts: 4127 '72 Bug

   #3 24th February 2007, 12:10

   yea, its all attached, i tried putting new one over the top but it dont fit!
4. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

   #4 24th February 2007, 13:06

   Only one way to do it mate, brute force with a saw bodge style. Just cut around the bottom in four places at right angles to each other, then twist n pull. Mind u dont cut your fingers though, i bled all over the dash wasnt nice.
   
   Theres also a little thin white plastic bit underneath i could get that off so i wacked the new knob onto that and pull the gaitor up, all is good
5. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #5 24th February 2007, 13:09

   if you have a dremel you could cut round it ie up the two sides and on the top and it should come off and as said keep the bottom bit of it as it holds the gaitor up
6. yerdusk Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 selston, notts Posts: 4127 '72 Bug

   #6 24th February 2007, 13:15

   nice one, Thanks for advice, right then, im off to do some bodging!
7. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

   #7 24th February 2007, 13:20

   Cut it off mate with a hacksaw or something...
8. Ben_C Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Wirral / Manc (Uni) Posts: 841 Mk1 Saxo 1.1i

   #8 24th February 2007, 15:47

   Easiest way would be to cut the lever just below it, so you have a more stylish, stumpier lever!
9. k2thecsaxo Established Member Joined: Jan 2007 Ringwood Posts: 2468 Amazon Green Mk2 VTR Wicked Red Furio

   #9 24th February 2007, 17:18

   Lump Hammer All The Way Mate!!!!
10. k2thecsaxo Established Member Joined: Jan 2007 Ringwood Posts: 2468 Amazon Green Mk2 VTR Wicked Red Furio

    #10 24th February 2007, 17:19

    not very constructive comment there maybe try a junior hacksaw mate
11. yerdusk Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 selston, notts Posts: 4127 '72 Bug

    #11 24th February 2007, 18:22

    lol, ive got myself a hacksaw, gona have a go tmrw when its light!