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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Mark b on 14 April 2013, 15:58

Title: gear knob issues
Post by: Mark b on 14 April 2013, 15:58

hi all i brought a new gear knob and gaiter for my mk4 but the gear knob came off a 2002 bora and when i tried to change them over ive noticed the white plastic clip inside the new gear knob is wider then my standard gear knob is there a way of getting it to fit can they be changed over the ons on my car isnt as wide
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Title: Re: gear knob issues
Post by: gm8 on 14 April 2013, 18:19

dont think that will matter as that metal part gets squeezed to hold it into place. I used a crimping tool mine and been fine for years

Title: Re: gear knob issues
Post by: Mark b on 14 April 2013, 18:28

Even tho the other one is wider ? I was going to glue the thing on lol

Title: Re: gear knob issues
Post by: gm8 on 14 April 2013, 18:30

wrap some duct tape around the gear shaft if you want a tighter fit but the clamp should be fine.

Title: Re: gear knob issues
Post by: Mark b on 14 April 2013, 18:33

Cool ill give it a go