Part number for metal gearknob clip?

[Wardy]

Looking to swap them over, but can't see a way of getting the existing clip off in one piece, so I can replace it once the gearknob's been swapped.

Anyone got a part number for this, so I can get a new one in advance?

Thanks.

[182_blue]

Do you mean the clip that holds the actual knob onto the stalk ?, if so it requires a special tool to put these clips back on, and of course a new clip, most people just use a cable tie.

[alexperkins]

CV boot pliers 

[Jaywoo-GTI]

Stainless cable ties do a better job than the original

[alexperkins]

They do a better job than most kinds of ties

[apollo13]

I used a small jubilee clip 

[Wardy]

Thanks guys. Yes it is the clip that holds the base of the knob to the shaft 

No wonder I have trouble trying to remove it if you need special tools! It doesn't seem to have a join in it, so couldn't see how to expand it enough without ruining it.

[alexperkins]

You can remove it with a screwdriver, though try not to damage it. You can close it back up with a pair of wire cutters 

[Gene Hunt]

Before you remove the clip have you tried pulling the knob off first  ?. When i changed mine on the last GTI just gave it a good pull & it came off  . Worth trying first.

[Wardy]

Cheers guys. I did try to remove it without touching the clip, but it wasn't for budging!

Have now tracked down a suitable clip I had lying about, so that should do the trick.

Thanks all,
Steve