How does the gear knob come off ?

**Ian S100** · 17th April 2007, 21:45

I'm having a leather interior made up in dark grey - the matching gear lever gater will be much easier to fit with the gear knob removed but I'm loathed to go blindly tugging & turning - HELP!!!

**rosssri** · 17th April 2007, 21:51

Have a look in the how 2 section under how 2 fit an irmscher gear knob (2nd page 3rd link from the bottom of page). The easiest option would be hitting it off but you would need to find a bolster or chisel small enough to fit underneath the lip on the under side of the gear knob so that it won't damage the gear knob if you're going to re-fit it. If you're going to be replacing gear knob with another one just whack it off it'll come off with 3 hits it easier than sawing it off.

**Madgunner** · 17th April 2007, 21:53

I sawed mine off & it was hard work but worth it, fitted an irmy wood effect one, didnt fancy whacking it with a hammer but does sound easier

**Ian S100** · 17th April 2007, 21:58

I must admit the thought of whacking it with a big hammer is a bit unnerving - will I have to hang onto the gear lever to prevent damage to the linkage & mounting etc while I'm whacking

**Madgunner** · 17th April 2007, 22:00

yea thats what bothered me so went about it the hard way

**Ian S100** · 17th April 2007, 22:05

Can't say I blame you - Mr Leather trimmer suggested stitching short of the top to leave room to slide it over the knob - may well leave it at that. Which knob did U fit & do you find it better or just a cosmetic mod?