2pac

im trying to change the gear **** on my95 wrx, have twist, pulled, yanked n screamed at it but it wont budge.

ideas anyone?

debbiesonic

iTrader: (7)

If its an aftermarket one it might be secured by grubscrews. see if the bottom half only unscrews, if it does there will be 3 allen head bolts under it.

2pac

its the original gear ****, not an aftermarket so cant see any bolts.

richiewong

Usually these are unscrewed forever anticlockwise then pulled off the collar, wonder if the plastic threads have gone in the gearknob?

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

Does it unscrew AT ALL? They are often very stiff to start with as the threads inside are plastic, as Richie says.

If it's turning, but not coming off, try unscrewing it with upwards pressure to re-start the threads.

Keep trying.

Alcazar

2pac

yay i got off. it was one ***** of a tight fit but luckily im mighty strong at it had to surrender to my awesome strength...it also helped twisting it in the right direction

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

I thought only girls "unscrewed" things the wrong way? My wife still turns the car stereo UP instead of down

Alcazar

2pac

me mum does that when she gets in the car, oh **** i hope i aint turning into me mum!

car feels much nicer with new lower gear **** on

simog

iTrader: (1)

Hi m8, was this a nardi torino leather gearknob? I am having the same trouble and before submitting to brute force like you I just wanted o check that I might have the same fitment. 95 WRX.

Tough little blighter aint it!

2pac

it was mighty tight but it is just down to strength and persistance