Jon Bhoy Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 My gear knob is an original and is starting to show signs of wear and the leather has become rough at the edge so uncomfortable to use.I have looked on Ebat and seems the cheap one they have from China doesnt seem to fit from what the reviews say.The original Ford part is silly money so trying to look for something that will do the job thats resonably priced that will do the job and looks close enough to the original.Anyone any ideas? Thanks in advance everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I got one of These when my gaitor broke and it fitted perfect the quality maybe not as good as original but does the job. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bhoy Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, F0CUE said: I got one of These when my gaitor broke and it fitted perfect the quality maybe not as good as original but does the job. Hiya Ian,many thanks for your reply mate.Thats actually the one that was getting some bad reviews that it didn't fit.Did you have any issues at all fitting it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 No a perfect fit for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bhoy Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, F0CUE said: No a perfect fit for me. Many thanks Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I'll get a pic when I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic113 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 12 hours ago, F0CUE said: I'll get a pic when I can. Might get one of these myself, looking forward to seeing a pic of it installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 This is the one you need and is oem as well-https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173698411537Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 21 hours ago, sonic113 said: Might get one of these myself, looking forward to seeing a pic of it installed. I'll get one today my 4g was blocked yesterday cos they misaligned my payday so always cut me off b4 it so didn't bother looking at my phone at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Here it is ignore the mess I'm overdue due to clean inside lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 This is the one you need and is oem as well-https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.de%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173698411537Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+)This one I linked is for a facelift model, the pre-facelift one has a smaller mounting trim although the gaiter and knob would still fit with a wee bit of modification.Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bhoy Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 I ordered one of the silver ones ,went to fit it today and the gator surround dropped straight through the facia cut out!!! Really annoyed as it seems theres loads saying its for pre and post facelift dates so im puzzled as to if i should try again. Stoney,you ordered from the German page mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 If you are handy with pliers and a needle and still have the original surround and gaiter then you can modify the facelift one to fit.The gaiter is stapled to a black ring which clips into the silver ring and can be unclipped if you are careful (the black ring is easily broken).Unclip the bits then loosen / pull the staples that hold the gaiter to the ring.Do the same with the facelift parts.Transfer the new gaiter to the old ring and stitch through the staple holes, the gaiter will stretch to fit.Do not be tempted to remove the new knob from the facelift gaiter as you'll never get it off without breaking the collar and even if you could you'll need a vice or a press to clip it back together (been there and tried that).Or this option-https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282535115964https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323774392020Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bhoy Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 3:10 PM, Stoney871 said: If you are handy with pliers and a needle and still have the original surround and gaiter then you can modify the facelift one to fit. The gaiter is stapled to a black ring which clips into the silver ring and can be unclipped if you are careful (the black ring is easily broken). Unclip the bits then loosen / pull the staples that hold the gaiter to the ring. Do the same with the facelift parts. Transfer the new gaiter to the old ring and stitch through the staple holes, the gaiter will stretch to fit. Do not be tempted to remove the new knob from the facelift gaiter as you'll never get it off without breaking the collar and even if you could you'll need a vice or a press to clip it back together (been there and tried that). Or this option- https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282535115964 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323774392020 Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+) As always Stoney you are a legend.Many thanks for that but have sent it back and ordered another one which had measurements on the page this time and looks right.So fingers crossed matey 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Keep us updated [emoji106]Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bhoy Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Just now, Stoney871 said: Keep us updated Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+) You will hear the cries if the same size arrives matey haha 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bhoy Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Sadly the one that arrived didnt work either as it was to small.Seems many are advertising the gear knobs as being 04-11 but the MK2.5 has a bigger cut out than the MK2 so doesnt work.Looks funny enough like the German eBay ones do seem bigger but having now sent three back i dont fancy messing about with German ones.Losing hope now and sadly not as nifty with the pliers as you are matey . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cummins91 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 6/12/2019 at 4:31 PM, Jon Bhoy said: Sadly the one that arrived didnt work either as it was to small.Seems many are advertising the gear knobs as being 04-11 but the MK2.5 has a bigger cut out than the MK2 so doesnt work.Looks funny enough like the German Ebay ones do seem bigger but having now sent three back i dont fancy messing about with German ones.Losing hope now and sadly not as nifty with the pliers as you are matey . Hi mate, any joy with getting one to fit? I seem to have the mk2 facelift as ive bought a replacement gaiter and its too small for my car. Been looking high and low for a mk 2.5 gaiter but cant seem to find one anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183665122896 Best way to decide whether the gaiter is for a mk2 or mk2.5 is that the mk2 gaiter has an elasticated top that slips around a groove on a gearknob whereas the mk2.5 type is integral (knob is secured with a plastic collar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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