New Gear Knob!

[Funkyfin2000]

Hi Peeps,

Got a LCR and have a new Seat Sports knob for it!

Can anyone help me get it installed?

Ive got two clips i can feel around the gaitor but tried squeezing them and pulling and nothing budges?

Ive also heard you need a new ring once the old one comes off, where do i get that from? as my new knob will be second hand?

Any help or installation guide would be very helpful!

Did a search but nothing definite or easy guide?

Cheers

Rich

 

[Dom Sweeten]

Two clips underneath the gaitor leather at the sides of the base need to be squeezed inwards at the same time.
This releases the gaitor.
Pull it up over itself and reveal the gear stick.
Then break off the hose clip that holds the old one in pleace. Pliers will do the job.
You will then need a new ajustable hose clip to replace it with that holds your new one in place.
Make sure you get one that is not too wide as the gap is quite narrow.
Measure it first before you break the original one off.

 

[Funkyfin2000]

where do u get the hose clips from Dom?

thanks for that guide thats helpful!

 

[Dom Sweeten]

I think I got mine from www.stagonset.co.uk after not finding any narrow enough in obvious places.

Small orders - 85p ea or something.

 

[Adibutti]

http://www.seatcupra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=544&Itemid=6

this is very handy mate!

 

[Funkyfin2000]

Dom, was it one of these you got?

External Circlips:
Internal Circlips

off that site?

 

[Funkyfin2000]

and which size?

 

[Leigh15]

He said it's a hose clip you need, not a circlip - looks like they do narrow 8mm ones

 

[Dom Sweeten]

these look to be the kiddies:
http://www.stagonset.co.uk/fasteners?cart_id=6533139_10376&prm_grp=HoseClip_Tridon_350&summit=Tridon|350|Stainless|Steel|Hose|Clips
Can't remember which diameter but a quick measure will answer...

 

[Funkyfin2000]

sounds a right pain in the arse this

Might get the garage to do it!!!

that guide is handy, doesn't tell you how to remove the trim mind u!

 

[lc_allan]

Funky it is easy as. As above feel around the leather gaitor for two tabs. One on the left and one on the right. Push them in at the same time while lifting up. The gaitor and plastic trim will release and you pull it up and over the stick to reveal the clip etc... Then follow the guide. It really is simple. The only issue I had was crimping the one time clip took a lot off effort as I could have done with bigger pliers or wrench etc..

 

[Funkyfin2000]

the clips in that link are just jubliee clips tho?

i don't understand this clip thing, as i presume you have to try and rip it off and its unusable again!

 

[lc_allan]

The one that is already on is a one time use only as it's crimped closed. Just use a screwdriver, pliers or whatever to prise it open a little and then you can take the old gear knob off.

You should have gotten a new one with the knob or you can use a jubilee clip.

 

[Funkyfin2000]

excellent stuff..

right then well we shall see how we get on, i could be driving knob less if i can't get the new one back on! heheh

 

[Adibutti]

you dont have to put a clip back on once u have fitted your new nob.. just give it a firm push down. i did it in my FR. never felt lose and was perfect. when i sold it just a firm pull up!

 

[Funkyfin2000]

hmmmm interesting!

Well hopefully knob will arrive today or tomorrow...and see where we get to!