gear knob

[oliver07]

i have the gti turbo with the wooden gear knob the whole thing stem and knob move around when changing gear any ideas please.

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

I wonder if the metal clip has broken inside?

IIRC, to remove the gaitor, push the base of the gaitor (from the back) towards the dash, & then you should be able to get the base out.  Then lift the gaitor up over the gear knob so it's 'inside-out'.  There should be a metal securing clip at top of the gear stick.

Let me know if you need a piccy or 2?

[oliver07]

hi thanks for your help a picture would be helpful but its blowing a hoolie here so will need to wait to go out to look at thanks

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

Push this end (nearest the handbrake) in & up to release:-

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

Now pull up the gaitor & check the clip (which I've circled in red in the picture):-

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

Sorry about the crappy pics..........................  I've got an iPhone & they don't have a flash!!! 

[oliver07]

your a good man what do i ask for at the vw garage please and thanks for taking the time to do the pictures.

[Ivor Mk4 Turbo]

No worries.

Is your clip missing or broke then?

[oliver07]

hi checked both the white plastic clip and the metal part at the top all seems good but the gear kob is still turning round when used any ideas please.

[richw911]

hi checked both the white plastic clip and the metal part at the top all seems good but the gear kob is still turning round when used any ideas please.

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