Replace Auto Gear Knob

inissor · 10th September 2010, 20:15

Hi

i have had to buy a new gear knob for my auto rover 75 - This may sound daft but does anyone know to replace them !

I've tried just pulling it off but it doesn't seem to budge ? Does the shift have to be in N, D, P etc......?

I have taken the top silver press off and it reveals a wite plastic rod. does this need to come out first ??

The new replacement does not seem to have anything through the middle so im guessing the white stick is needed

Thank for the help!

Dragrad · 10th September 2010, 20:58

Have a look here

inissor · 10th September 2010, 22:25

Thanks

Sounds easy enough!

Dragrad · 11th September 2010, 00:39

Mind you.... there has been a suggestion that you should have someone holding a pillow up to the windscreen before pulling to prevent cracked windscreens.....

There are also stories of people receiving nose bleeds as a result of pulling

So please be aware that this procedure could be detrimental to your health and the car's well being

My "shift stick" comes out with a gentle tug, or a coat catching on it

Others have has the above experiences

Bernard LPG · 11th September 2010, 03:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragrad

Mind you.... there has been a suggestion that you should have someone holding a pillow up to the windscreen before pulling to prevent cracked windscreens.....

There are also stories of people receiving nose bleeds as a result of pulling

So please be aware that this procedure could be detrimental to your health and the car's well being

My "shift stick" comes out with a gentle tug, or a coat catching on it

Others have has the above experiences

Is the V8 auto the same though?
The manual V8 is different from the V6 for example.

Dragrad · 11th September 2010, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernard LPG

Is the V8 auto the same though?
The manual V8 is different from the V6 for example.

TBH I have no idea, hopefully one of the V8 members will be able to answer.....

Tim · 11th September 2010, 10:41

I'm 70% sure they are different. The V8 one has a Ford end but will need to check my technical data if no one knows for sure.

VMax1000 · 11th September 2010, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

I'm 70% sure they are different. The V8 one has a Ford end but will need to check my technical data if no one knows for sure.

Looking at the technical data, it says 'pull' to remove. No mention ofit needing to be in a specific position

James.uk · 11th September 2010, 13:33

My gear nob wont budge! Bigger men than I have tried very hard to remove it, and failed.. So I think, if it's that determined to stay, then let it.. heh heh..

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inissor · 12th September 2010, 17:40

Hi

this forum has been very helpful previously and i've learnt a lot !

I was pulling at the gearshift and prepared myself for lauching through the sunroof quicker than James Bond, but my mate pointed out that there is a little hole on the front side of the knob that accomadates a little alan key !!

Releasing this screw allows you to easliy pull the gear knob off and slide the new one on !!

I praised this website to him but he hasn't let that me forget my stupidity ! but i appreicate everyones help and I hope this helps !!

All the best

10th September 2010, 20:15	#1
inissor Newbie Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Replace Auto Gear Knob Hi i have had to buy a new gear knob for my auto rover 75 - This may sound daft but does anyone know to replace them ! I've tried just pulling it off but it doesn't seem to budge ? Does the shift have to be in N, D, P etc......? I have taken the top silver press off and it reveals a wite plastic rod. does this need to come out first ?? The new replacement does not seem to have anything through the middle so im guessing the white stick is needed Thank for the help!

10th September 2010, 20:58	#2
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Have a look here __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

11th September 2010, 00:39	#4
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Mind you.... there has been a suggestion that you should have someone holding a pillow up to the windscreen before pulling to prevent cracked windscreens..... There are also stories of people receiving nose bleeds as a result of pulling So please be aware that this procedure could be detrimental to your health and the car's well being My "shift stick" comes out with a gentle tug, or a coat catching on it Others have has the above experiences __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

11th September 2010, 10:41	#7
Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	I'm 70% sure they are different. The V8 one has a Ford end but will need to check my technical data if no one knows for sure. __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps

12th September 2010, 17:40	#10
inissor Newbie Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Save Yourself!! Hi this forum has been very helpful previously and i've learnt a lot ! I was pulling at the gearshift and prepared myself for lauching through the sunroof quicker than James Bond, but my mate pointed out that there is a little hole on the front side of the knob that accomadates a little alan key !! Releasing this screw allows you to easliy pull the gear knob off and slide the new one on !! I praised this website to him but he hasn't let that me forget my stupidity ! but i appreicate everyones help and I hope this helps !! All the best

10th September 2010, 22:25	#3
inissor Newbie Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Sounds easy enough!

11th September 2010, 13:33	#9
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	My gear nob wont budge! Bigger men than I have tried very hard to remove it, and failed.. So I think, if it's that determined to stay, then let it.. heh heh.. ...