changing gear nob in 1998 VTR

1. james_roxburgh123 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 edinburgh Posts: 142 citroen saxo vtr 1.6 8V mk2 & BMW 318ti compact

   #1 29th April 2007, 20:50

   was just wanting to ask if anyone has a gide of how to change the standard gear nob in a citroen saxo vtr 1998? and if so any advice on which 'new' replacement ones will fit on?
   
   thanks james
2. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #2 29th April 2007, 20:52

   to take it off put it in 4th, straddle it and pull like a biatch. as for replacement i love the 106 GTi gearknob, straight fit
3. tom187 Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 London, England Posts: 1608 Mark Two 1.1i

   #3 29th April 2007, 20:52

   Any really mate.
   
   just pull really hard while twisting it , it will come off eventually.
   
   I fitted a momo carbon and aluminium one had to cut a white sleeving off the stick though!
   
   If yours has a white sleeving kinda thing when you remove the gear knob you can replace it straight with a 106 gti gearknob (any pug garage less than £10.00)
   
   Or cut it off and use the instructions if you buy a new one
4. james_roxburgh123 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 edinburgh Posts: 142 citroen saxo vtr 1.6 8V mk2 & BMW 318ti compact

   #4 29th April 2007, 21:04

   will a 'sparco' gear knob fit in that case??
5. tom187 Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 London, England Posts: 1608 Mark Two 1.1i

   #5 29th April 2007, 21:25

   Should do mate
   
   Post me a link to it
   
   Most ones will because they fit with grub screws
   
   If it aint tight put some electrical tape round the pole thingy lol
6. james_roxburgh123 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 edinburgh Posts: 142 citroen saxo vtr 1.6 8V mk2 & BMW 318ti compact

   #6 29th April 2007, 21:29

   http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/buy-...b-p-14321.html
   thats the link.
   wasnt sure as i have a bottom left reverse not a lift reverse. will it make much of a difference?
   cheers
7. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #7 29th April 2007, 21:32

   make sure you dont pull the whole stick out though, its best do someone to pull on the gearstick whilst your pulling the other way
   
   also cut the rubber bit off the end of the standard knob and attach it back on the stick as its good for keeping the gaitor in place