[adampa]

I have a new gear knob and looking to change for the existing one. Just wondering how? Any help would be appreciated

[cruiserfied]

The knob should just unscrew.
You might have an issue with new knob, I think the reverse lockout sleeve (the bit you lift up to get into rev) is recessed up into the knob.
Won't take long to find out if it works though.

[adampa]

Cheers, I've tried unscrewing it, I really don't want to break it... I guess I'll give it a go again tomorrow!

[cruiserfied]

Any chance of a picture so I know I'm thinking of correct knob?

(Tim sits back and waits for knob jokes to start)

[rustynutz]

My knob fell off a couple of months back.... 

Well, it was actually the silver insert but as it was dark at the time I'd thought my knob had come off in my hand... 

[adampa]

The problem with screwing it off is the lever bit to get into reverse

[cruiserfied]

Right. Glad you got the picture because that's definitely not the shift knob I was thinking of.
I think that you have to lift the leather boot and access a couple of screws that hold the knob to the gear stick. No unscrewing at all.
Are you sure your new knob will fit?

[adampa]

Having looked at it up close it and next to it I'm still unconvinced even though it says it will where i bought it...

[cruiserfied]

I think the biggest issue with the new one is how will the reverse lockout work with it?
It also looks to be a screw on one and I don't think your original is screw on.

[adampa]

Yeah, it doesn't fit, I've worked that out now! Cheers for your help

[cruiserfied]

No worries. Hopefully you can get a refund.