Hi there,

I have recently replaced the leather boot on a 2007 manual gear stick as it was worn out. In the process of replacing the worn out boot I had some trouble with these weird metal clips (see images attached) holding the plastic frame at the bottom of the leather boot, in place. Upon trying to remove them I snapped off the plastic lugg it was attached to, so had to buy a new plastic chrome gear stick trim surround. Now my issue lies with the fact that the metal clips don't fit on the replacement trim as the luggs are too small compared to the internal diameter of the metal clips. I would therefore really appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction of getting some new clips that fit the smaller luggs please.

Many thanks,

Dom



 Freelander 2 XS 2013
Freelander SE 2004 (Gone)
Freelander GS 2002 (Gone)

After a bit more digging I have found out they are called starlock washers. Much easier to find what you're looking for when you know the name of the product you're looking for.  Freelander 2 XS 2013
Freelander SE 2004 (Gone)
Freelander GS 2002 (Gone)

Replacing the leather boot is on my wish list, can you recommend a supplier?

Cheers

I have just bought a real leather gaitor off ebay will post some pics when i fit

Hi Ronin I purchased this one from ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FREELANDER-2-20...:rk:1:pf:0

Leather feels and looks good quality. Only difference I noticed, to the genuine one, is that it is slightly longer so bunches up more but that doesn't affect functionality. The pictures in the listing are very similar to the results I got.

I must add that replacing it was a pain in the for me anyway (I am by no means a car mechanic). First of the clips are a nightmare to remove and I ended up breaking the plastic but I have since read that people cut the round metal clips (starlock washers) to remove them. Also I didn't realise that the leather boot at the bottom is actually glued to the plastic frame so you have to peel that away and then affix it again to the frame.

Just some food for thought.

Dom Freelander 2 XS 2013
Freelander SE 2004 (Gone)
Freelander GS 2002 (Gone)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fsVNX2UKrE

Looks easy

That easy a spring clipped jumped off and he did not notice then put the drive type selector unit back without it.  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

I know, it does make it look easy and that's why i decided to attempt the procedure, following that video to the letter. Unfortunately it doesn't show him removing all the starlock washers and actually replacing the leather gaitor boot.
It's definitely a worth while fix to do if your current gaitor is proper tatty. Freelander 2 XS 2013
Freelander SE 2004 (Gone)
Freelander GS 2002 (Gone)

Can always glue that frame back in dont have to use those silly rivets

I went with this reusing old frame works well too, I agree does seem to bunch up more though

Dom wrote:

Hi Ronin I purchased this one from ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FREELANDER-2-20...:rk:1:pf:0

Leather feels and looks good quality. Only difference I noticed, to the genuine one, is that it is slightly longer so bunches up more but that doesn't affect functionality. The pictures in the listing are very similar to the results I got.

I must add that replacing it was a pain in the for me anyway (I am by no means a car mechanic). First of the clips are a nightmare to remove and I ended up breaking the plastic but I have since read that people cut the round metal clips (starlock washers) to remove them. Also I didn't realise that the leather boot at the bottom is actually glued to the plastic frame so you have to peel that away and then affix it again to the frame.

Just some food for thought.

Dom

Cheers, appreciate the info and the warning