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2nd January 2009, 12:39 | #1 |
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Removing automatic gear lever knob
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At great expense I have bought a very nice walnut, chrome and leather gear lever handle for my 75 automatic from SMC Trading, (actually the price was pretty good for a brand new item). The problem I am having is that I cannot pull the old gear handle off !! According to the Rover manual, (on the CD handed out at the Carsington Meet), the lever should be put into the neutral position, and then the handle can be pulled off vertically. The manual also cautions against having one's face too close when pulling in case the handle suddenly releases and bangs into your face. So clearly MG Rover recognised that removal needs a fair old pull. The trouble is I just cannot shift it even with hernia-inducing effort. What I would like to know is if there is a "knack" to pulling it off. Anything that could assist before I get out mallets and grippers. Does the current cold weather make any difference ? |
2nd January 2009, 12:45 | #2 |
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I tapped mine down first before a humongous pull up. It worked after two attempts. Need to be courageous
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2nd January 2009, 13:13 | #3 |
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Hi,
Can confirm, doesn't have to be in Neutral. Don crash helmet to avoid self harm. and a sharp tug does it
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2nd January 2009, 17:16 | #4 |
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Just give it a really big tug. (Unless the previous owner has glued it in for some reason)
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2nd January 2009, 18:50 | #5 |
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where is a good place and price for a walnut and black leather auto gear stick handle? Ebay have them for £70 plus postage.
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4th January 2009, 08:43 | #8 |
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Thanks for everybody's help. I finally managed to pull the gear knob off by a combination of clouting with a wooden mallet, and a hernia-inducing pull. Fortunately, no hernia !!
The new walnut and leather knob does look good. I was thinking of getting the steering wheel to match, but worry about how much grip one can get on the wood sections. I have the grey-coloured steering wheel trim, plus cruise and radio controls on the wheel. It does seem an awful lot of money to spend, though. |
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Do it! Looks the dogs. Just keep to the leather bits during the winter
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