ralph Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hi all My gear knob has peeling silver paint around the edging trim, and has a sharp edge to it. I want to replace the gearknob but need to know how it comes off. I would have thought it would just unscrew but I've tried and it won't move (unless I'm not trying hard enough but I didn't want to force too hard and break anything) Can anyone advise how to remove my knob (ooo er missus!!!).... Does it simply unscrew and I wasn't trying hard enough or is there another way?? Ralph Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Mine is the same! I tried looking at replacing it before and I just didnt have the time to faff. Unscrew anticlockwise, this will remove the knob, and then resecure the replacement in clockwise motion. Will be interested to hear how much it costs you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 I've seen some nice ricbrook ones on eBay for £40-50.... Are you sure it just unscrews? I've tried and it won't budge, though I'm scared to force it in case I damage something else! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 You can't damage anything mate its just a two handed grip to loosen it and then it goes from there. Also you need to make sure you get a knob that supports the reverse lever. So it had to have a gap around the underside for this to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Cheers! Mine is a 5-speed box so doesn't have the lift up reverse. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Can you post a picture of the damage? I may be able to point you towards replacement parts rather than a full knob if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Both these are around £30. .... Can't decide..... Anyone suggest a preference? Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Go for a light up s One if you don't have the collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Finally found a new Richbrook on eBay... £30 new usually, but I was only bidder so got it for £9.99.... Looks and feels good though I expect it to be very cold to the touch first thing in winter!! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Looks good :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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