Removing manual gearbox gear knob

mikeateves · Jan 2, 2013

I have decided to replace the rather tired gear shift gaiter in my manual P38 which requires removing the gear knob but how do I do this? The workshop manual doesn't explain, I assumed it would screw off but if this is the case it is extremely tight.
TIA and Happy New Year

Saint.V8 · Jan 2, 2013

Is there not a grub screw on it, matbe under the gater itself?

mikeateves · Jan 2, 2013

Thanks for the reply. I didn't spot one, I shall have a closer look - or get some glasses!

mikeateves · Jan 2, 2013

Where should I find this grub screw? There isn't one at the top of the gear stick, should I be looking toward the bottom of the stick under the rubber boot?

Big vee · Jan 2, 2013

Mine just unscrewed don't remember a grub screw

kds · Jan 3, 2013

Use a flat blade screwdriver to pop the gaiter collar off the knob first then it just unscrews.

abcdedd · Jan 3, 2013

mine got stuck hard on one day
get a ferkin stilson on it and it came off no probs

mikeateves · Jan 3, 2013

Thanks for the replies. Turns out brute force was what was needed. There was some thread lock stuff securing the knob, should be easier to get off next time!

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