new gearshift knob

[Fastrui]

hi ppl...help me...how can i fit the new knob....how i pull over the standard?????

:wink:

[ka$h]

what's your new one? any pics?

[Si]

Think it's quite hard to get the old knob off. Never tried though.

[Fastrui]

http://www.sumex.es/Fotos/2/2505759g.jpg

...this is my new knob!!!!i like´t...its simple...very pretty...i think!!!

[corsaboy]

Well i fitted a new gearnob on my astra. The one uve got looks like its the appropriate type, lift up reverse. Otherwise you would be unable to select reverse.

I think most vauxhalls have the same set up.

1. Grip the gearshaft and turn the nob anitclockwise. This takes a bit of effort but it should come loose in the end.

2. Once uve poped the old one of, you'll notice a green plastic part attached to the metal of the gearshaft. The only way to get this off is by using a hacksaw. Sounds daunting but it comes off rather easily.

3. The gear nob should come with a set of universal spacer rings (for all makes and models of cars). Put on the appropriate ring, push the gear nob on and tighten with a grub screw.

Hey presto a shiney new gearnob.


Hope this tutorial helps, sorry no pictures. Its quite simple really.


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[SilverSRi]

yeah just like he said matey... took mine off with a quick twist simply push the other on and screw up! Fitted a richbrook unihex silver gear knob to mine... looks a lot better! :wink:

[CorsaNut]

i remember vaux telling me u got to heat it up, so the glues melts, and then do the reverse with the new gear knob cool it down really quick sort of thing so it sets (glue)

[Lightec Autostyle]

I cut mine, made it a lot easier. If you look it has four indentations. Cut along these with a stanley knife or something and it will pull off a hell of a lot easier

[Fastrui]

i try...but that **** dont even moove!!!!!

any pics????

where i need to cut???

[C4RSA]

show us ya nob, lol sorry had to say it!

[ka$h]

Fastrui, can you get a pic of your existing one.

[Lightec Autostyle]

Yeah- I cant show you a pic of mine cos it's gone now lol. get a pic up and I can circle bits to cut :D

[SilverSRi]

just use your bloody strength man! simply pulls off after twisting it around a bit.

go on feel the force!!! :twisted: :x

[ka$h]

Silver, it's much easier to change the whole stick. In fact reading that, there is no effort involved :D

[SilverSRi]

ka$h what are you on about? done mine ages ago, simply popped off. either that or my car ain't put together very well??? :?

[ka$h]

Mmmmmmmmmmm well, you said it. I would be worries if I were you, no-one else seems to pull it apart with ease! :lol:

[ShaunC]

use some molegrips to tighten around it and then just pull and twist!

[Fastrui]

http://www.asot56.dsl.pipex.com/DSCF5.jpg

...this is my old one!!!!!

now...any sugestions!!!!lol... :D im not very strong... :D :D ...can you help me???...

...so...in fact i gonna try again!!!!...the power is whit me!!!! :twisted: :twisted:

[MediaManiac]

Right hand drive??

[Fastrui]

NO!!!!!!!!! :D

i pick up this foto from the forum!!!!!!!!! :wink:

[MediaManiac]

That would explain it!!

[Fastrui]

:D :D :D its done!!!

tanks to everyone.... :wink: