Hi guys,

Well, a while back I fancied changing the standard gear kn0b on my fabia 16V so after much hassle I managed to remove the kn0b and gaitor from the car. However, I couldnt get the gaitor off the kn0b and gave up after about 30mins.

I went back out today as I will not be defeated and again, struggled to get the blooming thing off the kn0b. I havnt tried any lube but that normally works when I get my kn0b stuck Seriously, any ideas on how to separate the two in the least damaging way?:confused:

Was thinking of putting a VRS kn0b on it, will it fit? And how much are they?

Thanks all!!!

Mike Pembo

Separated mine with the aid of a screwdriver..... but it did cause damage, so tbh best to buy kn@b and gaitor as a whole.

looking at the picture , i think you would have to push the clip type lugs in to get it off , looks like a pig of a job like what 12v suggests , they look like one way lugs so damage will occur to plastic and possibly fingers

Separated mine with the aid of a screwdriver..... but it did cause damage, so tbh best to buy kn@b and gaitor as a whole.

Bought a richbrook kn0b but the reverse is in the wrong place and not sure if it will look naff. Might buy a different one, but not sure what gaitor to get - might go for the richbrook green one depending on how green is the green! - but cant find any nice pictures of their range.

Oh, and do I need to buy a "sleeve"? Richbrook -

Alternativly, what combinations of kn0b / gaitor do you recommend for me and my (subtle) green theme?

This is why the gearnob and gaiter come complete.

you might be able to release the little plastic lugs with some good circlip pliers by the looks of it

If not, a thought occured to me....

Bash slim flat bladed screwdriver into the gap slightly in front of the clip/tag. Then do the same BEHIND the other tag/clip. Rotate the gaiter slightly and it should come off OK.

Another thought... Does the bl**dy gaiter rotate at all or is there something else stopping THAT from happening?

J.

Car is in garage at the mo for a new gearbox but I will try the duel screwdriver idea out when I get it back. Tried something similar but I will not be defeated

Will post again if all goes to plan!

Thanks everyone!

Mike Pembo