My knob came off!

[gridgway]

My gearknob came off in my hand! There is nothing to hold the knob on other than electrical tape being wound round the gearstick. I assume this is not the normal method attachment. But on the basis that I don't know what's normal, can anyone advise please? It looks like the gearstick has been cut down to me, but I know nothing!
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[Nine One One]

From about 37 secs

You should have a crush washer that expands and grips as the knob is pushed downwards onto the upright.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaSM_KBOOGA

[yoda]

This discussion topic could go in all sorts of directions …….

[gridgway]

From about 37 secs

You should have a crush washer that expands and grips as the knob is pushed downwards onto the upright.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaSM_KBOOGA

Mega, thanks! I'll look for a new crush washer then! I have a nice wooden knob somewhere. Does it need to have the metal tube insert to work? I think it's all wood

[Lightweight_911]

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New crush sleeves are available from the likes of Type 911, Roger Bray, etc...

- alternative names are gear knob 'retainer', 'tolerance ring' etc ...

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[gridgway]

Thanks Andy, like this then... https://type911shop.co.uk/epages/de867c ... ducts/4803
"Gearknob Retainer Inner Sleeve"

[gridgway]

The trouble with type911 is that a £7.20 part that weighs a few grams costs £7.20 to ship! Hey ho

[Lightweight_911]

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Try your OPC - you might find it's cheaper to pick one up ...

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[gridgway]

good point!

[Berny]

The old crush tube may be in the old knob

[gridgway]

I will check my old knob but it was held on with some electrical tape and was very loose indeed when I removed the tape, so I suspect no crush tube

[neilbardsley]

I have tape on mine too. I would like to get this washer too. However, will the knob come off after this washer has been inserted?

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[gridgway]

That video linked up the way shows how to get the knob off

[Dougieboy1]

at the risk of diverting attention from the matter in hand, here is something that may make you laugh when thinking about things that fell off......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m5qxZm_JqM

[gridgway]

That (and the others) are very funny!