Worn and squeaky knob

[GreenFish]

Hello. What are the options for replacing the leather gear knob on a T6 5 speed manual as mine is very worn. Found a thread where someone had got a replacement knob and gaiter direct from a VW dealer. Just wondered what the options were for both an original replacement or an upgrade/something different?



Also, the linkage itself squeak/creaks quite a lot when changing gear (mainly after running a few miles). Sounds like a "plastic" noise. Is this just a case of removing the gaiter and applying some grease? How easy is this to do?

Finally, the leather steering wheel is also worn. I saw in a thread someone mention using this product, which looks good - has anybody used this?



Many thanks!

 

[Noddy996]

For something different @GreenFish have a look here!

BuiltByBasil

BuiltByBasil

www.builtbybasil.com

 

[DaveD]

With a thread title like that I expect @JOG will be along shortly to offer advice!

 

[JOG]

With a thread title like that I expect @JOG will be along shortly to offer advice!

I’m still staggered, shocked and stunned!

 

[Mike23864]

I’m still staggered, shocked and stunned!

Have you been tazered?

 

[Paynewright]

New gear knobs are just over £100 from VW. I bought a slightly worn one from Ebay for £12 and bought a Nuera leather dye kit and refurbed it. This would do the steering wheel too.

I have also got a no 6 pool ball but prefer the shape of the OEM one. Also got the original plaggy one.

 

[Doulsy]

i have a gear knob i removed from my van, you can have for postage costs

 

[JOG]

Have you been tazered?

Triggered, more like!

 

[Ads_Essex]

Also, the linkage itself squeak/creaks quite a lot when changing gear (mainly after running a few miles). Sounds like a "plastic" noise. Is this just a case of removing the gaiter and applying some grease? How easy is this to do?

Noisy Gear Stick

The gearstick in my manual 150ps Transporter is a bit notchy and noisy. It sort of creaks and squeaks like it needs some sort of lubrication. I’ve popped the cover off the gear selector, how can I lubricate it? It looks like there is already some Vaseline type stuff in there. Can I use that to...

www.t6forum.com

 

[Shaun P Bass]

i have a gear knob i removed from my van, you can have for postage costs

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Do you still have this?

 

[Doulsy]

Do you still have this?

yes m8 but its not leather

 

[R8N XX]

i have a gear knob i removed from my van, you can have for postage costs

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What a nice knob you have there……… where did you get that from.

 

[Shaun P Bass]

yes m8 but its not leather

Not looking for leather,just a non worn standard one.

 

[Doulsy]

Not looking for leather,just a non worn standard one.

your welcome to it

What a nice knob you have there……… where did you get that from.

here

 

[Shaun P Bass]

your welcome to it


here

Message me how much in total.inc p&p
Thanks

 

[Doulsy]

Message me how much in total.inc p&p
Thanks

just be postage m8, im going on holiday tomorrow so will post when i get back, message me your address