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loose gear knob

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 10:33 am
by londonvw
Hi - I have seen the thread on how to removethe gear knob but I am not sure if anyone can help me with a loose one?

Basically the gear knob has some give to it - if in neutral the 1,2,3,4,5 are all ligned up but sometimes it clicks a bit anti clockwise just a little. If I turn it clockwise then it feels like it locks back in place but it never does for long.

Any ideas what I need to do?

Thanks (and please keep jokes to a minimum - this is a serious question!)

Re: loose gear knob

Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 7:08 pm
by K.I.T.T.
Sounds like the clip attaching the knob to the shift lever is knackered. If that's the case, it's a simple fix...new clamp is around £2 if that. Not sure what the part number is, but I think RITCHAT knows. Try sending him a PM.

Ash :)

EDIT: Because I'm in a generous mood: http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... ob#p352902

Last post :D That's the first (and last) time I've ever had to use 'knob' as a search query :shock: :o :roll: :lol: :mrgreen:

Re: loose gear knob

Posted: Wed May 12, 2010 10:01 pm
by londonvw
thanks very much - it was driving me mad today!

laughing at the edited bit too :D