Gear knob insert

nickchan · Aug 5, 2019

Hi, my first post on this site so apologies if I do anything wrong! The gear knob on our 2005 TDI has come off due to the rubber insert perishing. Just rung dealer who said they want at least £120 for a new entire knob (the leather one). Can get the cheaper version but I’d like to keep it the same.
Any idea where I can get such an insert?
Thanks!

bankz5152 · Aug 5, 2019

Id like to know as well. Never been able to find the XS leather gearknobs!

tottot · Aug 5, 2019

I found some reinforced rubber hose cut a bit off and glued it in the knob. Think it was an old power steering hose.

Retroanaconda · Aug 5, 2019

You could try glueing the insert back into the gearknob, if you can find a string enough glue.

Or alternatively fill the hole with epoxy, let it set and then drill it out to a suitable diameter so that the thread on the gear lever will cut a new thread into it. That’s how they come from the factory, with no thread.

Mudnut01 · Aug 13, 2019

I had mine fail, and just cleaned out most of the rubber from the gear knob. I then filled it up with silicone roof sealant, and put it back on the gear lever. Let it dry, and it holds perfectly. It still has some compliance, and feels like stock.

Turktowner · Aug 13, 2019

98 300tdi basic knob but same problem.
Gorilla glue (good stuff all round) activates with moisture and rock solid.
Does expand as it cures though so go careful.

derwendolly · Aug 13, 2019

Could try the CT1 waterproof sealant - it certainly sticks!

catman275 · Aug 13, 2019

Talking about knobs and inserts get me a bit worried about this site.

Gear knob insert

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