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Loose gear knob
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Loose gear knob
Hi all,
Having an issue with the gear knob on my car, it's really loose and rotates freely .
Is it glued in place or is there a grub screw to re attach it?
Cheers
Stuart
Having an issue with the gear knob on my car, it's really loose and rotates freely .
Is it glued in place or is there a grub screw to re attach it?
Cheers
Stuart
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Loose gear knob
I've just changed mine on E85, the original wasn't glued, plastic clips inside hold it in place on the stick.
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E85 2.5i Titanium Silver 2003 - Sold Feb 2018
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Loose gear knob
There is an internal female slot in the top of the gear shaft that locks in to the male slot in the gear knob. Just make sure that the knob is fully pressed down on the shaft to ensure it is locked.
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Loose gear knob
The knob on my current one used to rotate - gave it a good whack and it is OK now!
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Well I just pulled the knob upward... Popped straight off, the slots look clean so I just pushed it back on but it's still rotating freely
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Need to get a shorter, more weighty knob anyway. Good time to get a ZHP, F10, storm weeks or whatever. Makes a difference to each drive.mdefinately recommended.
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Mine turns but found its the shaft that turns, appears to be rubber mounted and can't see any way of fixing it?
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Yeah I was looking at it again tonight, the whole shaft is turning !MJJamieson wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:54 pm Mine turns but found its the shaft that turns, appears to be rubber mounted and can't see any way of fixing it?
I'll need to strip down the centre console for a better look
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Loose gear knob
Interesting topic, I just bought new gear shift knob, doubt it's a genuine one, it's the silver one for about 12 quid. It slots on but still a bit loose.
Have give it a good clout but no difference. Is it a case of the heavy weight genuine one?
Any feedback much appreciated
Have give it a good clout but no difference. Is it a case of the heavy weight genuine one?
Any feedback much appreciated