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Title: How to remove gearbox gaitor
Post by: SMD on 23 September 2012, 11:46:29

chrisgixer done this in seconds but didn't watch him so anyone else know?

Mr gear lever rattles and squeaks, particulary over bumps and rough ground so was thinking of spraying it with WD40. Would this be ok to do?

Title: Re: How to remove gearbox gaitor
Post by: RobG on 23 September 2012, 11:47:42

Prise up the black plastic surround

Title: Re: How to remove gearbox gaitor
Post by: SMD on 23 September 2012, 11:51:00

Thanks Rob. Pull it in a certain direction ?

Would the lever be ok to spray ?

Title: Re: How to remove gearbox gaitor
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2012, 11:54:43

Grab leather at front of lever, in both corners, and pull up.

Refit is get rear of gaitor in, and press the front in last.

WD40 is not a lubricant.

Find what causes the rattle, and fix that.

Title: Re: How to remove gearbox gaitor
Post by: SMD on 23 September 2012, 12:08:54

I'll go for a drive with the gaitor off, see if I can find anything.

Have you had this in any of your cars?

Title: Re: How to remove gearbox gaitor
Post by: OmegaAnglesey on 23 September 2012, 12:13:15

Quote from: SMD on 23 September 2012, 11:46:29

chrisgixer done this in seconds but didn't watch him so anyone else know?

Mr gear lever rattles and squeaks, particulary over bumps and rough ground so was thinking of spraying it with WD40. Would this be ok to do?

Same here only started recently can become annoying during a long drive and with cr#p roads more a less everywhere its always shaking  ;D

Anyone here had the problem before, what was your cause on yours and best way about fixing ?

Title: Re: How to remove gearbox gaitor
Post by: SMD on 23 September 2012, 12:23:38

Someone suggested elastic band (like those that comes with phone chargers) and put it over the bit you pull up to select reverse. This bit, if loose, can cause it to rattle again the gearknob. Didnt work for me though, mine seems to originate from under the gaitor.

Title: Re: How to remove gearbox gaitor
Post by: TheBoy on 23 September 2012, 12:29:34

My rattle was caused by an out-of-round rear wheel.

Title: Re: How to remove gearbox gaitor
Post by: Andy B on 23 September 2012, 14:56:51

Quote from: TheBoy on 23 September 2012, 11:54:43

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WD40 is not a lubricant.

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http://www.wd40.com/uses-tips/ (http://www.wd40.com/uses-tips/) It is, just that there are others that are better!  ::) ::) ::)