How to fix the gear knob wobble

mgj11 · 26th January 2021, 09:30

When I purchase my ZT the previous owner had wedged a 75 gear knob on. I found an original ZT one which fits OK, but it still has a little wobble and quite easy to pull off.
Is there some way of fixing it better or are the just all like this?

Thanks

another_clean_sheet · 26th January 2021, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgj11

When I purchase my ZT the previous owner had wedged a 75 gear knob on. I found an original ZT one which fits OK, but it still has a little wobble and quite easy to pull off.
Is there some way of fixing it better or are the just all like this?

Thanks

I wound some PTFE tape round the gear stick and forced it on.

mgj11 · 27th January 2021, 11:42

Thanks what I thought, but just wondered if they can out of the factory like that or was there a way that MG Rover fixed them on.

another_clean_sheet · 27th January 2021, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgj11

Thanks what I thought, but just wondered if they can out of the factory like that or was there a way that MG Rover fixed them on.

I do not know as I have a MK1 knob on a facelift 75 and the aperatures are different

suzublu · 27th January 2021, 12:10

The shafts are different on MK1's & 2's, one has a notch in the end, the other is shaped like a "D"

mk1

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mgj11 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Thetford Posts: 35 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks what I thought, but just wondered if they can out of the factory like that or was there a way that MG Rover fixed them on. __________________ So far, retro fitted cruise control, MG7 climate controls, Android head unit, Leather electric seats fitted, 12v socket in chubby, Shark fin with DAB, FM & GPS, auto dimming rear view mirror, power-fold mirrors & Audi style side repeaters .

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