Two questions

thundercat · 26th August 2014, 10:23

The gaiter gas come adrift at the bottom of the gear lever and the cover on the handbrake is torn, so, (a) how do I remove the gear knob and (b) the handbrake cover. I have had a looksee of how I can tackle this but I do not wan't to use brute force and ignorance.

reworht · 26th August 2014, 10:25

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Originally Posted by thundercat

The gaiter gas come adrift at the bottom of the gear lever and the cover on the handbrake is torn, so, (a) how do I remove the gear knob and (b) the handbrake cover. I have had a looksee of how I can tackle this but I do not wan't to use brute force and ignorance.

It is mainly brute force and ignorance I'm afraid - twist and pull at the same time. BEWARE - the gear lever knob tends to come off in a rush eventually - and accompanied by your hand, heads straight in the direction of your face - seriously!

thundercat · 26th August 2014, 11:52

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Originally Posted by reworht

It is mainly brute force and ignorance I'm afraid - twist and pull at the same time. BEWARE - the gear lever knob tends to come off in a rush eventually - and accompanied by your hand, heads straight in the direction of your face - seriously!

Better put my Crash helmet on then, and the hand brake cover, how does that come off

FezzyFox · 26th August 2014, 12:01

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Originally Posted by thundercat

Better put my Crash helmet on then, and the hand brake cover, how does that come off

Slide the grip forward off the lever, and unclip the plastic bis from around the base

freddie · 26th August 2014, 12:02

Once you have the gear nob off(sharp pull upwards keep your face out of the way,I put a pillow over the top ,save getting a black eye Honestly)
The surroud then prizes up useing something like a broard screw driver or paint scrapper,
When off , turning it over the gaiter is held on with round spring clips
gently prize up bit at a time take your time or the plastic lugs will break.
every thing is easier to put back on.

thundercat · 26th August 2014, 13:33

Thanks people, these are now on my "must do" list as soon as it stops raining that is.

BaroqueMoon · 26th August 2014, 14:12

If it's an auto put it in neutral before removing.

thundercat · 26th August 2014, 16:23

Sorry, should have mentioned, it's a CDTI

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26th August 2014, 13:33	#6
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26th August 2014, 16:23	#8
thundercat Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club SE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: saxmundham Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 289 Thanked 173 Times in 121 Posts	Sorry, should have mentioned, it's a CDTI