Dicky Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Fitted a new gear knob a while ago but got tired of it and refitted the original. BUT it now seems to rattle when accelerating in 3rd and 5th ? I've ran with the knob off just using the gear shaft and no rattle so its got to be the knob itself. Ive had it off and back on several times and nothing I do seems to make it better. I've tightened it down as far as I dare but no Joy. Anyone experienced this one before??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Sounds like something stuck in the knob so you can't tighten it enough or maybe damaged the thread using grub screws on the after market one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 There should be a round washer or collet that goes on the lever before the knob screws on, this is what is probably rattling. Take the knob off and wrap a bit of insulation tape round it. hopefully that should stop it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Its a sleeve that goes over the thread and sits on the ridge where the thread ends. This is to stop you winding the gear knob down to far. However if your putting an aftermarket one on you take the sleeve off. As these knobs have there own stop. I suggest its this that is rattling around inside your new one. Edited May 17, 2013 by 4RE Leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Thanks for your input. The "collet" ring was in place and there's a rubber grommet that sits inside the knob right at the top that gets squashed onto the collet as the knob is screwed down. You can see by the impression on the rubber which gets pressed against the collet so should stop it from rattling. I've also check the thread on the gear nob shaft following figment of the new knob and its perfectly ok. Sounds to me as if the rattle is inside the knob itself? I had hoped someone might have had the same problem and discovered the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Just try taking the knob off and wrap some insulation tape round the collet taping it to the shaft and then put the knob back on. The only reason I say this is mine did exactly what you are describing . Worth ruling out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Just try taking the knob off and wrap some insulation tape round the collet taping it to the shaft and then put the knob back on. The only reason I say this is mine did exactly what you are describing . Worth ruling out? I'll certainly give it a go. Thanks everyone for taking the time to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I've been rattling my knob for over 30 years now, I wouldn't worry about it fella 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisj Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Old thread I know but I just swapped my gearknob out for a new OEM one and I spent hours trying to find what was rattling. I was certain that it was one of the dash dials. This morning I realised it was coming from the gear knob grrrrr Will try some tape over the collet ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Old thread I know but I just swapped my gearknob out for a new OEM one and I spent hours trying to find what was rattling. I was certain that it was one of the dash dials. This morning I realised it was coming from the gear knob grrrrr Will try some tape over the collet ring. I read somewhere that the gear lever is prone to rattle under acceleration but I can't remember hearing it prior to fitting a new knob. I've since fitted a cheap eBay jobby (the plain round alluminium ones) and love it. It's better but s till get a bit of rattle but can live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addisj Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Old thread I know but I just swapped my gearknob out for a new OEM one and I spent hours trying to find what was rattling. I was certain that it was one of the dash dials. This morning I realised it was coming from the gear knob grrrrr Will try some tape over the collet ring. I read somewhere that the gear lever is prone to rattle under acceleration but I can't remember hearing it prior to fitting a new knob. I've since fitted a cheap eBay jobby (the plain round alluminium ones) and love it. It's better but s till get a bit of rattle but can live with it. Did you try the tape around the collet ring? My old knob didnt rattle. The new one is an OEM one which I prefer so I need to make it quiet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 PTFE tape might be better which will crush down......just an idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Totally agree with 350zedd, this is what I did to mine when I fitted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.