Gear stick gaitor

[r07s]

Howdo,

anybody fancy imparting some wisdom?

I'm fed up of looking at my nice new gaitor and wondered if anybody could give me a headsup on how to change 'em?

I have pulled it up but cant find anything which indicates how to get the top off etc

Any help appreciated - thanks!

[Vikingxl]

Knob needs to come off first mate and that could be a problem as without the volvo tool you may have to break it to do so.

[r07s]

aaawwww bugger! Was hoping it was a sat morning job!

oh well off to Whittakers :slap:

[Vikingxl]

Try giving your knob a good tug(lol)it might just come off in your hand(this is impossible without sounding dodgy)and then the gaitor will just slip off and you are in business

[JUDGENINJA]

The knob sits on what looks like two collapsalble rings. You'll have to pull it off with all your stength...I ended up ripping mine to pieces, so be prepared for a new knob as well...

[r07s]

I'll give my knob a good tug at work tomorrow then eh!

(never thought i'd ever see myself writing that :saythat:)

[T5ER]

Liar you been waiting to write that LOL

[r07s]

Liar you been waiting to write that LOL

I'll be calling you for a new knob if it breaks - any idea on price mate?

[JUDGENINJA]

We've all had a go at pulling our knobs at some time...!!!!!!:rotfl:

[nez]

We've all had a go at pulling our knobs at some time...!!!!!!:rotfl:
But not at work!!!!
as Max would say "oh, dirty pig".

[r07s]

B4stard knob wont budge!

Sounds like a visit...

[Dacvolvo]

I replaced the standard Knob a few weeks ago - just take a Jr Hacksaw to it. Took me a whole 3 minutes to remove it ;)

[r07s]

hacksaw to what fella? The actual knob! I only have a new gaitor, was'nt planning on replcing the actual knob - although probably cheaper then a visit to le garage nes pa?

[T5ER]

cant remember how much they are exactly but think there \round the £60-£70 mark

[r07s]

cant remember how much they are exactly but think there \round the £60-£70 mark
WTF - for feckin gear knob - surely not, surely, surely not :doh:

[T5ER]

WTF - for feckin gear knob - surely not, surely, surely not :doh:
LOL fraid so the R`s have a special knob LOL sorry but they do

[Vikingxl]

Afraid pie boy is right,The knob is held on by a ring of plastic teeth a thin piece of metal rolled around the gearstick and then pushed up inside the knob may have the desired effect.Thats what i was gonna do but mine came off in my hand with a little tug!!

[T5ER]

Afraid pie boy is right,The knob is held on by a ring of plastic teeth a thin piece of metal rolled around the gearstick and then pushed up inside the knob may have the desired effect.Thats what i was gonna do but mine came off in my hand with a little tug!!
but you have big hands and built like the old out house :wavey:

[Vikingxl]

And?

Finesse Pie boy not brute force its all in the technique

[T5ER]

And?

Finesse Pie boy not brute force its all in the technique
Hence why your knob came off so easy LOL :hail:

[Vikingxl]

Exactly.Seriously though i think its got to be worth a try,Thinking about it a small length of copper pipe cut down the length could be ideal and worth a quid or so for a try before shelling out at the dealers

[T5ER]

i would try anything tbh aswell mate i think they are a stupid price for what they are