Diff lock knobs - lost thread

[syncropatrick]

Hi, both my diff lock knobs now no longer tighten enough for the front one. It looks as if the knobs have plastic thread first with metal behind. The sprung twist mechanism for the front means there is less thread for the knob to grip onto, so if the metal thread in the knob isn't reached. The knob just turns in the shaft meaning the twist mechanism isn't twistable, so the locker can't be engaged.

For now I've removed the spring twist mechanism, but would like to have it there.

Anyone else come across this and is there a solution?

[Aidan]

swap the knobs if not done previously with a dadge of threadlock
new knobs are only £5ish

[syncropatrick]

thank you.

[Leipo]

new knobs are only £5ish

where do you get these knobs? both of mine are missing...

[dcfb77]

Mine too.. Never managed to find these for sale.

David

[hugomonkey]

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details. ... parent_id=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[max and caddy]

I got mine off vw about 3 years ago...it's a beetle part I think.

[Syncrobaz]

Good tip Alex, took the light switch off my '71 1300 beetle and it fits a treat.

[Leipo]

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details. ... parent_id=

not the original design
(and horrible looking of you ask me )

I'll look into the beetle parts

[Dai]

Billet ones
http://www.machine7.com/section.php?xSe ... 36a248a473" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[max and caddy]

Door knobs from B+Q? Lots of novelty styles...

[slippy8v]

curiosity got the better of me and I tried a B Q knob threads to small but not far off.

[Syncrobaz]

Mahogany ????

[slippy8v]

no chrome and blue glass very pretty lol

[Syncrobaz]

Just checked JK they do one with a 5mm brass insert £4.50 item no J14332 hope this helps.