MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Wardy on March 11, 2011, 01:06:21 pm

Title: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: Wardy on March 11, 2011, 01:06:21 pm

Looking to swap them over, but can't see a way of getting the existing clip off in one piece, so I can replace it once the gearknob's been swapped.

Anyone got a part number for this, so I can get a new one in advance?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: 182_blue on March 11, 2011, 01:39:17 pm

Do you mean the clip that holds the actual knob onto the stalk ?, if so it requires a special tool to put these clips back on, and of course a new clip, most people just use a cable tie.

Title: Re: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: alexperkins on March 11, 2011, 01:42:15 pm

CV boot pliers  :grin:

Title: Re: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: Jaywoo-GTI on March 11, 2011, 02:27:09 pm

Stainless cable ties do a better job than the original

Title: Re: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: alexperkins on March 11, 2011, 02:28:24 pm

They do a better job than most kinds of ties

Title: Re: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: apollo13 on March 11, 2011, 03:54:51 pm

I used a small jubilee clip  :happy2:

Title: Re: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: Wardy on March 11, 2011, 04:04:46 pm

Thanks guys. Yes it is the clip that holds the base of the knob to the shaft  :wink:

No wonder I have trouble trying to remove it if you need special tools! It doesn't seem to have a join in it, so couldn't see how to expand it enough without ruining it.

Title: Re: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: alexperkins on March 11, 2011, 04:09:44 pm

You can remove it with a screwdriver, though try not to damage it. You can close it back up with a pair of wire cutters  :happy2:

Title: Re: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: Gene Hunt on March 11, 2011, 07:06:40 pm

Before you remove the clip have you tried pulling the knob off first  :grin:?. When i changed mine on the last GTI just gave it a good pull & it came off  :innocent:. Worth trying first. :signLOL:

Title: Re: Part number for metal gearknob clip?
Post by: Wardy on March 28, 2011, 05:40:29 pm

Cheers guys. I did try to remove it without touching the clip, but it wasn't for budging!

Have now tracked down a suitable clip I had lying about, so that should do the trick.

Thanks all,
Steve