embrace Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 as daft as it sounds my gear knob is completely stuck on.. anyone got any tips in removing it without snapping the gear leaver off? ive done a quick forum search but surprisingly couldnt find anything dont suppose anyone has had this major problem before LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Grip the shaft with some mole grips (protect the shaft with a tea towel or similar), then tighten the knob by hand first then try loosening it. As long as you're holding the shaft, you can be as aggressive as you want: You won't break anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 They can be very tight, need a pit of grips on the shaft, wrap a cloth or something round it so you don't damage the gator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Don't grip round the gaitor, lift the plastic up and grip the shaft directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 OK, so no-one has wanted to put a smiley face after shaft, I feel as if it's my duty! Shaft 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 There's always one. And it's usually you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Don't grip round the gaitor, lift the plastic up and grip the shaft directly. Whoops, yes do this! Been a while since I did mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 http://www.350z-uk.c...r-knob-removal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) Be prepared for the oem knob to get damaged Mine ended up in 3 pieces Had to use a pair of grips on the shaft and a bigger pair of grips on the gear knob (wrapped in a towel) unfortunately it wouldn't budge so enlisted help from a pal, I held the grips on the shaft while my pal twisted the gear knob. Lots of loctite holding it in place and unfortunately it split under the force Lots of swearing but we eventually succeeded however the oem knob was toast by the time we got it off Edited November 17, 2014 by tatooandy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
embrace Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 beaut guide thanks for that. never had so much drama trying to get a knob off the shaft ill get the big pipe grips on it at the weekend! thanks for all the shaftastic replies everyone lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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