Help with gear knob!

Jonboy8 · 8th June 2008, 19:01

Anybody know how to take off the gear knob in a Type R

The only advice I've been given is that it will unscrew; but not a chance in hell. I've tried by hand, by pliers and even with mull grips, but nothing works. Any help would be grately received.

Dimplyred · 8th June 2008, 19:04

It should unscrew, obviously your has been thread-locked on with some Loctite.

If you've had mole-grips on it, it must be scratched by now, so it has got to come off.

dave525 · 8th June 2008, 19:05

Try tightening it a fraction then try to undo it

Jonboy8 · 8th June 2008, 19:14

Yeah your right Dimplyred....got scratch marks on the bottom of gear knob now. But still the bugger will not come off! Getting frustrated now. Anyone else got any advice...PLEASE!!!

Dimplyred · 8th June 2008, 19:17

Do you have a set of stilsons. They should get it off, but they will wreck it.

Standard Stilsons only £5.99 - Buy Online or Call 0800 310 2852

Forgive me for posting a picture, if you know what they are, but obviously not everyone does.

illegalhunter · 8th June 2008, 19:24

You Havent Scatched Your Knob Have You

Jonboy8 · 8th June 2008, 19:24

Well I might have to get some stilsons. Don't mind messing up the old gear knob, fitting a Skunk2 gear knob (that's if I can get this bleeder off). Thanks for the advice Dimplyred.

Dimplyred · 8th June 2008, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy8

Well I might have to get some stilsons. Don't mind messing up the old gear knob, fitting a Skunk2 gear knob (that's if I can get this bleeder off). Thanks for the advice Dimplyred.

See if you can borrow some good ones, they will grip onto it, but as I say they will make a mess of it.

Jonboy8 · 8th June 2008, 19:26

See now this could get silly. Not only have I scratched my knob, I'm prepared to wreck it!

Dimplyred · 8th June 2008, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy8

See now this could get silly. Not only have I scratched my knob, I'm prepared to wreck it!

I believe you can get a cream for it though.

Jonboy8 · 8th June 2008, 19:28

No cream will cure this!!!

robbo51 · 8th June 2008, 20:39

It just unscrews...Very odd

dave525 · 8th June 2008, 20:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

It just unscrews...Very odd

Cross threaded ???

Dimplyred · 8th June 2008, 21:38

Again forgive me if you already know this, you are trying to unscrew it anti-clockwise, aren't you?

I assume you are but I thought I'd mention it.

R GT · 8th June 2008, 22:47

Underneath the silver gear knob there is a black metal ring that locks up against the bottom of the gear knob itself. if you are turning this part anti-clockwise you are tightening it NOT loosening as it is not connected to the gearknob. put your grips on the ring and turn CLOCKWISE at the same time turn the silver gearknob ANTICLOCKWISE. hope that helps.

Jonboy8 · 10th June 2008, 18:40

Cheers R GT. that did the trick!
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Job done and the skunk2 gear knob works a treat. I'd even say that it goes in gear a lot easier and better now...

Bullson · 10th June 2008, 19:38

I want to see the miracle !!

ctrdaveg · 10th June 2008, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy8

Well I might have to get some stilsons. Don't mind messing up the old gear knob, fitting a Skunk2 gear knob (that's if I can get this bleeder off). Thanks for the advice Dimplyred.

Why Bother ?? Have u any pics of what you're trying to fit ?

Nexxo · 10th June 2008, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy8

Cheers R GT. that did the trick!
Thanks everyone for all the advice. Job done and the skunk2 gear knob works a treat. I'd even say that it goes in gear a lot easier and better now...

If your old gear knob is still relatively unscathed, you could sell it for good money. The Type R gearknob is a popular item.

FWH · 10th June 2008, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexxo

If your old gear knob is still relatively unscathed, you could sell it for good money. The Type R gearknob is a popular item.

Adding Type R parts to a non-R car - Civinfo Wiki

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,701 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65 Times in 64 Posts	It should unscrew, obviously your has been thread-locked on with some Loctite. If you've had mole-grips on it, it must be scratched by now, so it has got to come off.

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dave525 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd November 2007 Location: Portishead Posts: 350 Thanks: 17 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Try tightening it a fraction then try to undo it

8th June 2008, 19:14	#4 (permalink)
Jonboy8 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 18th April 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah your right Dimplyred....got scratch marks on the bottom of gear knob now. But still the bugger will not come off! Getting frustrated now. Anyone else got any advice...PLEASE!!!

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,701 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65 Times in 64 Posts	Do you have a set of stilsons. They should get it off, but they will wreck it. Standard Stilsons only £5.99 - Buy Online or Call 0800 310 2852 Forgive me for posting a picture, if you know what they are, but obviously not everyone does.

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,497 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	You Havent Scatched Your Knob Have You

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Jonboy8 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 18th April 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I might have to get some stilsons. Don't mind messing up the old gear knob, fitting a Skunk2 gear knob (that's if I can get this bleeder off). Thanks for the advice Dimplyred.

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Jonboy8 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 18th April 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	See now this could get silly. Not only have I scratched my knob, I'm prepared to wreck it!

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Jonboy8 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 18th April 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No cream will cure this!!!

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robbo51 On holiday!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,092 Thanks: 47 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	It just unscrews...Very odd

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,701 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65 Times in 64 Posts	Again forgive me if you already know this, you are trying to unscrew it anti-clockwise, aren't you? I assume you are but I thought I'd mention it.

8th June 2008, 22:47	#15 (permalink)
R GT Type R 11239 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 17th December 2007 Location: s yorks, uk Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Underneath the silver gear knob there is a black metal ring that locks up against the bottom of the gear knob itself. if you are turning this part anti-clockwise you are tightening it NOT loosening as it is not connected to the gearknob. put your grips on the ring and turn CLOCKWISE at the same time turn the silver gearknob ANTICLOCKWISE. hope that helps.

10th June 2008, 18:40	#16 (permalink)
Jonboy8 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 18th April 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers R GT. that did the trick! Thanks everyone for all the advice. Job done and the skunk2 gear knob works a treat. I'd even say that it goes in gear a lot easier and better now...

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Bullson Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 1st November 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I want to see the miracle !!