Rattle on my knob

[Essex Nige]

Here's the thing,

my gear knob rattles while driving as if there is something in there, if i take it off and shake it nothing but screw it back on and a rattle

Any ideas?

[Mocki]

its not your knob, its your bush(es)

[Essex Nige]

But if i remove my knob, the rattle stops... Do i need a new Bush(es) or can i grease up my present one(s)

[helga592]

Hi I have the same knob rattle!

[maxstu]

Shove a bit of paper or card inside and replace knob. Stopped mine from rattling.

[windysurfer]

Mine does this. Will try the bit of paper

[T'Onion]

its in need of a good polish ,,,,, uppps sorry wrong type of knob

[billy739]

i had this !

mine turned out to be worn bushes

the 2 plastic ones on the bottom of the stick

4 or five speed no difference, except ones in the stick , others in the linkage.

they wear so they rattle as the bolt that goes through is collard so it will only tighten a certain amout.

15 mins to change/swap them.

[windysurfer]

http://www.justkampers.com/shop/type_25 ... t-kit.html

These bushes^^^^?
Mine stopped rattling but started again after I'd greased my linkage

[billy739]

more like these
Gear Stick Bush - J10891
but cant say with out a pic.
they go at the very bottom of the stick , where the bolt goes through to connect the linear shaft.

4/5 speed are the same ,they both have them , one has them in the stick , other has them in the rod.

the bolt has a shank which prevents you clamping the bushes, the bushes wear so have room to rattle.

part no 171 711 166
less than £1 each (should be) not sure if still available
its a mk1 golf part number and looks like they were fitted to lots of vehicles early 80's right up to 2003
it may not be the fault but its what i would try first.