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|  A little trouble (down there)... Hi guys, Well, a while back I fancied changing the standard gear kn0b on my fabia 16V so after much hassle I managed to remove the kn0b and gaitor from the car. However, I couldnt get the gaitor off the kn0b and gave up after about 30mins. I went back out today as I will not be defeated and again, struggled to get the blooming thing off the kn0b. I havnt tried any lube but that normally works when I get my kn0b stuck  Seriously, any ideas on how to separate the two in the least damaging way?  Was thinking of putting a VRS kn0b on it, will it fit? And how much are they? Thanks all!!! Mike Pembo
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| Re: A little trouble (down there)... Separated mine with the aid of a screwdriver..... but it did cause damage, so tbh best to buy kn@b and gaitor as a whole.
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| Re: A little trouble (down there)... looking at the picture , i think you would have to push the clip type lugs in to get it off , looks like a pig of a job like what 12v suggests , they look like one way lugs so damage will occur to plastic and possibly fingers
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| Re: A little trouble (down there)... Quote:
 - but cant find any nice pictures of their range. Oh, and do I need to buy a "sleeve"? Richbrook - Alternativly, what combinations of kn0b / gaitor do you recommend for me and my (subtle) green theme?
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| Re: A little trouble (down there)... This is why the gearnob and gaiter come complete.
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| Re: A little trouble (down there)... you might be able to release the little plastic lugs with some good circlip pliers by the looks of it
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| Re: A little trouble (down there)... If not, a thought occured to me.... Bash slim flat bladed screwdriver into the gap slightly in front of the clip/tag. Then do the same BEHIND the other tag/clip. Rotate the gaiter slightly and it should come off OK. Another thought... Does the bl**dy gaiter rotate at all or is there something else stopping THAT from happening? J.
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| Re: A little trouble (down there)... Car is in garage at the mo for a new gearbox but I will try the duel screwdriver idea out when I get it back. Tried something similar but I will not be defeated  Will post again if all goes to plan! Thanks everyone! Mike Pembo
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