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Old 05-17-2010 | 05:11 AM
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Hi. Can anyone tell me how to remove the gear knob on my manual E60 as I want to replace the gaiter. Also, is there anything else I need to know before I attempt this?
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Old 05-17-2010 | 05:17 AM
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Open sunroof, stand on both seats, pull up, watch your balls...
Old 05-17-2010 | 07:15 AM
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he's right though, don't give yourself a blackeye while tugging your nob
Old 05-17-2010 | 08:12 AM
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Just grab yer knob and YANK it!!
Old 05-17-2010 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi
Open sunroof, stand on both seats, pull up, watch your balls...
Old 05-17-2010 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by sleeper50


he's right though, don't give yourself a blackeye while tugging your nob

Yeah, I heard you can go blind tugging at your knob too much.

Balbs
Old 05-17-2010 | 10:00 PM
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lol, and how do you put the new one in ? just push it in real hard ?
Old 05-17-2010 | 10:05 PM
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hahah..this thread is laughs
Old 05-17-2010 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi
Open sunroof, stand on both seats, pull up, watch your balls...
Hey! That's my DIY!
Old 05-18-2010 | 01:11 AM
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I knew I would receive lots of knob jokes..!! But from here in the UK as we are supposed to have a warped sense of humour, not North Americans. Anyway, will keep you all up to date with my Yanking as you are so interested. LOL


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