Loose Gear Knob

[Edward Huggins]

My gear knob annoyingly rotates quite a bit on my 2005 75 CDTi Manual. I assume there is a lock nut of sorts under the Gaiter. How do I get to this please without causing any damage? ED

[stevestrat]

They are a push fit, probably the plastic sleeve is a bit "tired"? I had the same, all I did was wrap some tape around the shaft and refitted it.

[The Rovering Member]

Yes, electrical tape here too. Mine was riding up a bit on fitment of my new gaiter & coming out of the lock-slot at the top of the stick. A little tape sorted it.

[Edward Huggins]

Originally Posted by The Rovering Member

Yes, electrical tape here too. Mine was riding up a bit on fitment of my new gaiter & coming out of the lock-slot at the top of the stick. A little tape sorted it.

Many thanks for this. Without this feedback I would have never realised that it is just a push fit on to the stick! Edward

[The Rovering Member]

It has a couple of clips at the bottom which locate in a groove in the stick to hold it down & a ridge at the top which fits in a slot at the top of the stick to stop it turning. I assume the clips can wear although l used a plastic tie instead of the 'O' ring on the gaiter which helped the knob to rise (as the actress said to the bishop). A simple fix.

[maxi_crawf]

Originally Posted by Edward Huggins

My gear knob annoyingly rotates quite a bit on my 2005 75 CDTi Manual. I assume there is a lock nut of sorts under the Gaiter. How do I get to this please without causing any damage? ED

Does it pop off when you select reverse?

[Edward Huggins]

No, it does not pop off, nor do I want it to! ED

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by Edward Huggins

No, it does not pop off, nor do I want it to! ED

It will have to come off if you want to put some tape under it.

Grasp your nob firmly in both hands and give it a hard yank upwards. This will remove it from the shaft. You can then do the necessary repairs.