Colorado Owners. heads-up

[Lucky_Phill]

The rubber covering on the gear stick knob on my 2013 Collie had a small crack in it a little while ago.

It eventually turned into a hole and then a piece came out.

So it is time for a new knob. Looked around for aftermarket types.

I remove all old rubber from alloy knob, but can't for the life of me unscrew the alloy from the shaft.

After a visit to Holden, I found out why. It comes as one piece. Somehow glued on ????

The good news, this is covered under warranty... bad news, warranty ran out 2,000k's ago. Still within the 3 years, but :(

So most after-market knobs are between 25 and 45 dollars.

Holden replacement part................. $318.00. :( :( :(

So, Collie owners,,, check your rubber knobs and if any deterioration is occurring, pop into ya dealer and get a new one under warranty.


What were the engineers thinking when they designed this type of item ???? :(


LP

[PixieAU]

Glue is cheaper than machining a thread?

[ozynorts]

So most after-market knobs are between 25 and 45 dollars.

Holden replacement part................. $318.00. :( :( :(


What were the engineers thinking when they designed this type of item ???? :(


LP

I think you have answered your own question right there LP....

[hainsofast]

That is why you don't buy holden

[Swanie1975]

At least they've got cheaper then lol. The gear knob for my ra rodeo was over $900......needless to say I went to Supercheap and glued a cheap one on for about $35. Back then I think the prices were set by Isuzu but it's obscene what they think they can charge for small items.

[Noelm]

A similar "feature" on my Hilux, the gear stick is actually 2 pieces, with some sort of molded rubber between the two bits, over time, it's common for the rubber to crumble, making the gear stick all wobbly, the fix? replace the gear stick, at great cost, after you figure out how to remove it from the gearbox!

[scottar]

Why not get a thread machined onto the old lever to match an aftermarket knob???

[ozynorts]

That is why you don't buy holden


A similar "feature" on my Hilux, the gear stick is actually 2 pieces, with some sort of molded rubber between the two bits, over time, it's common for the rubber to crumble, making the gear stick all wobbly, the fix? replace the gear stick, at great cost, after you figure out how to remove it from the gearbox!

I guess that means you also don't buy Toyota hey Eddie!!!!!!!

[Dignity]

Why not get a thread machined onto the old lever to match an aftermarket knob???

The knob is easily replaced but the vinyl hood is another issue altogether.

[hainsofast]

I guess that means you also don't buy Toyota hey Eddie!!!!!!! correct mate, I don't like paying Toyota tax!

[Swanie1975]

You could always buy an auto.....or play with your knob less😜

[Lucky_Phill]

OK, research has paid off.

Apparently the alloy knob is " pressed " on.

The black gear stick can be removed from the box by unscrewing an allen key.

The knob can be pressed / whacked off.

Then you can either machine a thread on or press a new knob on.

Great news for me as I have ordered the new knob before I found out about the issue.

AND, Eddie.... if you car has less than 6 drink holders and 4 glove boxes in the front, you need to upgrade to a Colorado :)


LP

[hainsofast]

The knob can be pressed / whacked off.


LP
any knob can be whacked off LOL PMSL

[Ringy35]

glad to hear you can whack your knob off! everyone likes a happy ending..

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[aussiebasser]

Please ensure that your dash cam is facing the opposite direction while you are whacking you knob off Phil........

[Greg P]

Haha there was a video doing the FB feeds a little while ago with the tag a mate who would use this. Fairly large rubber knob that one but the you bloke certainly had a smile on his face when he changed gears. Looked like a pretty standard accessory for a Colorado driver 😎😎😎😎😎

[Inchy71]

Hey Phil

Found your replacement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7_aCzbcE1w&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7_aCzbcE1w&feature=youtu.be)

[hainsofast]

Hey Phil if you need any help whacking off that nob there is a place near my work that does a rub and tug for about 75 bucks mate

[The Silver Unicorn]

Hey Phil if you need any help whacking off that nob there is a place near my work that does a rub and tug for about 75 bucks mate

Why pretend you dont know the exact price?


I joined "The Rebel Alliance"

[hainsofast]

Why pretend you dont know the exact price?


I joined "The Rebel Alliance" I get discount, can't remember what normal price is.

[Lucky_Phill]

The new knob arrived in the PO Box today.

I will attempt to install / press / fit / attach said knob over Easter and post up some pics... :)

We'll call em... Post Easter Colourfull Knob Extra Resolution Shots 8-)



When you figure it out, you'll realise how funny I actually am... :) :P ><>

cheers LP

[Steeler]

Was it possible to purchase from the US ?.

[Feral]

What were they tinking when they designed it? - Profit! Car manufacturers make way more money selling OME parts than they ever do selling cars!

[Lucky_Phill]

Seems I may have whacked it too hard.... turned blue.......... :)


LP

[astro66]

is that a bottle of viagra in the console ???? no wonder its gone blue :P