Gearstick threads

[Blathers]

Hi there, just bought a is200, however it came with no gearknob as all the threads are mangled. I have tried to fix this by retapping it however I can't get the die over the top of the stick due to the thicker top end threads. 

Any ideas or will I have to replace the whole assembly (something I'm not particularly keen on doing!) 

[Farqui]

Hi Alex, those threads look like they've had an aftermarket gear knob installed with grub screws chewing up the thread 😞

Is your tap the correct pitch?

To be honest for £25 (eBay) I would just replace the gear stick, which should be an easy job with just a few securing bolts under the gaitor.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[Blathers]

Hi Lee, thanks for the quick response!

yeah definitely the correct pitch, so will likely just get a new shifter :)

shame the previous owner decided to use such an aftermarket shift knob instead of looking at proper pitched ones, though there is and was a fair amount of blu-tack on and around the threads, so im assuming even the previous knob didnt fit very well!

will let you know how i get on, thanks again! :D