V88 REG Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 How do you remove the old Gearknob.?? Got a niiiice shiny one to go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Google is your friend - http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutorial:Shift_Knob_Removal_and_Replacement That's what I used to remove my old knob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 and so the nob jokes begin most important thing is holding your shaft really hard with grips when you twist to make sure you dont damage the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V88 REG Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 makes my eyes water thinking about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 pull the trim up by holding it at the rear of the round bit. Then get mole grips or a good pair of piler to hold the shaft. Easier if you have someone else to hold this still while you twist the old knob off. Be very careful not to twist the shaft as this will cause very expensive damage to the gearbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V88 REG Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 so, lift the plastic trim surrounding the gear lever and leather gaitor, then hold the shaft from underneath, then twist the nob off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Whatever you do, don't lose the little brass ring that is inside the oem knob, if you drop it you will be very lucky to find it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yokomo Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 so, lift the plastic trim surrounding the gear lever and leather gaitor, then hold the shaft from underneath, then twist the nob off? thats the one just grip the shaft tightly is th emsot important part can be VERY stuck on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 pull the trim up by holding it at the rear of the round bit. Then get mole grips or a good pair of piler to hold the shaft. Easier if you have someone else to hold this still while you twist the old knob off. Be very careful not to twist the shaft as this will cause very expensive damage to the gearbox will it???? i guess i was lucky then...now its slack enough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 so, lift the plastic trim surrounding the gear lever and leather gaitor, then hold the shaft from underneath, then twist the nob off? yep, get some grips on it REALLY tight and hold on. some knobs are easy, some are threadlocked to a ridiculous level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 so, lift the plastic trim surrounding the gear lever and leather gaitor, then hold the shaft from underneath, then twist the nob off? Yep grip your knob firmly around the base, twist and pull from above and it should come off in your hand...... I shouldn't think you can damage the gearbox too much unless you are a complete knob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V88 REG Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 well il give it a go and find out whether i fitted a knob or be one after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Yep grip your knob firmly around the base, twist and pull from above and it should come off in your hand...... This sounds all a bit messy to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V88 REG Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 ur avatar gives me nitemares "hey georgie' !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 ur avatar gives me nitemares "hey georgie' !! Your not the first to comment on this.......... Awww... You want it don't you Georgie? Hmm... Of course you do... and there's cotton candy, fries, and all sorts of surprises down here... and balloons too... All colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V88 REG Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Mum!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Ohh yes... They Float Georgie... They Float... and when your down here, with me... YOU FLOAT TOO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Martin, come round and I will help you/show you how to do it. (No smutty comments please ) This is a genuine offer of help Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Yes, and Sarah should still have the odd off cut of garden hose still lying around in the garage, which we used to put around the shaft, so to protect it from scratches and provide better grip with the molegrips we used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V88 REG Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 cool, whens this then sarah? hose pipe?? i thought were talking about the gear knob> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 cool, whens this then sarah? hose pipe?? i thought were talking about the gear knob> When ever you want Martin. Hose pipe - gives more grip if necessary between shaft and grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruddles Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Ohh yes... They Float Georgie... They Float... and when your down here, with me... YOU FLOAT TOO! Nixy's a fan of Pennywise I've heard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V88 REG Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 When ever you want Martin. Hose pipe - gives more grip if necessary between shaft and grips. cool il give you a shout, is this at the 'meet' location or not? i can do most days after 5pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Please let me know how you get on with this as I've got to do the same in a few weeks ... Thought it was pretty straight forward until I read this thread ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 It is actually straight forward, you just have to be careful, that's all. There is a little threadlock on the shaft to hold the knob in place, thus the need for molegrips in cases. And hence the need to keep the shaft from twisting, which could damge your syncro-mesh. In most cases, you will destroy the OEM knob in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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