xpeterpx Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Hi all Saying Hi with a question please Will a Mk2 gear knob fit a mk1 without any or much modification? Thank you and look forward to speaking to some of you soon Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Should be the same thread pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Whether it fits or not depends on the type of gearbox. On the focus MK1/MK1.5 with IB5 gearbox (without locking mechanism for reverse) the gearknob have a M10 threading while the MTX 75 gearbox (with locking mechanism for reverse) the gearknob have a M12 threading. On the Focus MK2/MK2.5 and MK3/MK3.5 all types of gearboxes have a gearknob with a M12 threading. A M12 threaded gearknob can easily be converted to a M10 threaded gearknob by installing a helicoil or threaded insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpeterpx Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Thank you guys for your help. Not sure on the gearbox type just a 2004 Edge that finds reverse by press down : the 'locking' thing you mention is that where you lift a collar under the gearknob to select the reverse? If so i dont have that. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 The 1.4, 1.6 and 1.8 Petrol versions of the Focus MK1/MK1.5 have the IB5 gearbox. The 2.0 Petrol and all Diesel version of the Focus MK1/MK1.5 have the MTX75 gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpeterpx Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Ok thanks Has anyone done this on a mk1 who can point me in the direction of the m10 to m12 thread converter please? Appreciate the help on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Converting a M12 threaded MK2/MK3 gear knob to M10 thread is pretty easy. Back in the days when I owned a focus MK1 myself I converted several of these gear knobs. Personally I prefer to use a self tapping threaded insert. These are generally used to repair damaged threading and can easily be found online, at a local hardware store or at a decent garage. The Focus MK2/MK3 gear knobs are made of plastic which makes it very easy to drill the hole to the correct size and install the insert. Note that it is important to find the correct type of gear knob. You need a MK2/MK3 gear knob without the reverse locking/lifting mechanism. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Just use a universal aftermarket one, they come with various sized adaptor collars. Sent from my SM-G930F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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