removing auto gear knob woes...

1gp · 26th January 2013, 20:10

hi guys.. when removing auto gear knob, do you have to remove the switch ? as i have tryed pulling mine up in neutral and it wont move...

are the clips that tight normally....

stocktake · 26th January 2013, 20:11

They can be very tight, got a cash helmet ?

vindaloo · 26th January 2013, 20:12

Should come off with a good tug, just remember to pull it straight up without bending and don't punch yourself in the face

1gp · 26th January 2013, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by vindaloo

Should come off with a good tug, just remember to pull it straight up without bending and don't punch yourself in the face

yes i have a crash helmet , so i think i may just put in on... not kidding.

trimani · 26th January 2013, 20:34

This is a bit of a demo job

Put into neutral

Push Drivers seat right back. Get two pieces of 2x2(roughly) 12" long. Push gear lever gaiter, down out of way. put a piece of 2x2 either side of lever , tight under the gear knob lip, and hit it up with hammer (hard). Sounds silly but it really does work. Go careful and watch you face.

I cannot recommend this but it worked for me

trimani (Alf)

rich17865 · 26th January 2013, 21:29

Sit in back seat, engage 2nd, pull towards your face!

Dragrad · 26th January 2013, 22:18

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=177

Might help a bit.

Oddly mine came out with no problem at all....... caught my coat on it and out it popped

stocktake · 27th January 2013, 08:01

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...95&postcount=1

1gp · 27th January 2013, 13:00

got the wife to pull it off , so she got smacked in the face. she removed it , no probs , but now has a broken nose...

but all is well , and the main thing is the job is done..

26th January 2013, 20:10	#1
1gp I really should get out more....... mgzt, 135 cdti , manual , in solar red.also own a mgtf. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: notts. Posts: 2,105 Thanks: 28 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	removing auto gear knob woes... hi guys.. when removing auto gear knob, do you have to remove the switch ? as i have tryed pulling mine up in neutral and it wont move... are the clips that tight normally....

26th January 2013, 20:11	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,594 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	They can be very tight, got a cash helmet ? __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

26th January 2013, 22:18	#7
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	http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=177 Might help a bit. Oddly mine came out with no problem at all....... caught my coat on it and out it popped __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

27th January 2013, 08:01	#8
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,594 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...95&postcount=1 __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

26th January 2013, 20:12	#3
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	Should come off with a good tug, just remember to pull it straight up without bending and don't punch yourself in the face

26th January 2013, 20:34	#5
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	This is a bit of a demo job Put into neutral Push Drivers seat right back. Get two pieces of 2x2(roughly) 12" long. Push gear lever gaiter, down out of way. put a piece of 2x2 either side of lever , tight under the gear knob lip, and hit it up with hammer (hard). Sounds silly but it really does work. Go careful and watch you face. I cannot recommend this but it worked for me trimani (Alf)

26th January 2013, 21:29	#6
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Sit in back seat, engage 2nd, pull towards your face!

27th January 2013, 13:00	#9
1gp I really should get out more....... mgzt, 135 cdti , manual , in solar red.also own a mgtf. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: notts. Posts: 2,105 Thanks: 28 Thanked 40 Times in 39 Posts	got the wife to pull it off , so she got smacked in the face. she removed it , no probs , but now has a broken nose... but all is well , and the main thing is the job is done..