Gear knob woes!

[schueymcfee]

Took my gear knob off so I could re-leather my centre console, but when I have gone to put it back on it appears I have threaded it (the actual stick not the knob)

Now, it gets half way down and then is impossible to turn any further - anybody have some clever tricks for getting a grip on a shiney spherical knob to be able to turn it, or what the thread on the stick is so I can sort the thread with one of the those threading tools.

Cheers

[JonathanT]

isn't there a locking collar that you are supposed to screw up to the gearknob?

[Podie]

Which g/box has it got..?

Got an original T5 (later) gear knob + collar sat in a box at home...

Edited by Podie on Monday 30th July 11:48

[schueymcfee]

It's the old SD1 gearbox - I'm thinking drill a hole into the knob so I can get some leverage on it, tighten it up to rethread the stick

[GTvr]

Wrap electrical tape around thread (1 loop) and then tighten carefully.

[Hut49]

schueymcfee said:

anybody have some clever tricks for getting a grip on a shiney spherical knob

Put a rubber glove on

[schueymcfee]

Hut49 said:

schueymcfee said:

anybody have some clever tricks for getting a grip on a shiney spherical knob

Put a rubber glove on

used one, and only got half way with it, and after numerous blisters and cracking of bones I gave up!

[saxmund]

You can buy a gadget which consists of a plastic handle with a sort of rubber strap that you wind round whatever you want to rotate. They're a bit fiddly to use, but seem to work. They're originally designed for plastic plumbing, but work on most things - you'll find them in the spanner section of your local B&Q.

[biggiles]

The plumbing spanner gadgets are called various snake names e.g. "Boa" and can also be found in kitchen stores for opening stubborn jars.

I think the advice to use tape is probably best- swaddle the knob in gaffer tape, then tape a few nuts around it to get some more grip.

Pun not intended!

[schueymcfee]

I managed to get it off and I put engine oil inside the knob and have managed to get it most of the way down.

I will use the gaffer tape and nuts trick to get it further.

Cheers

[Al Up North]

If the thread is knackered,... get a hacksaw and slowly/carefully work it right along/up & down the thread, cutting any twisted metal out. Give it a go before you spend any money. Worked a treat for me!


Best of luck!!