Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 22:37:35 -0700
Reply-To: Leon Korkin <korkwood@SURFREE.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Leon Korkin <korkwood@SURFREE.COM>
Subject: Re: Center shift rod bushing
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Well,
I didn't realize early vanagons had diffrent shift rod setup(endless
surprises!!!)
Found out by checking Bentley, it mentions replacing center bushing by
removing front and middle section of shift rod( lots of work) for 091 trans.
I imagine that bushing can easily be made(turned) out of delrin and will last
very long time. W.Berg also sells moly
impregnated bearing material( delrin or something similar) that will work
well.
Leon
JOHN REYNOLDS wrote:
> I'm talking about the bushing that is in a welded bracket straight above
> the fuel tank that the shift rod passes through - not the center bushing
> within the shift linkage itself. That can be removed/replaced without
> dropping the tank by pulling the rod out. The Bently says that the fuel
> tank must be removed for the bushing that I am talking about, however, if
> you are ever under a van with the fuel tank removed - this will be
> obvious. Since, VW just told be that the bushing is obsolete, so this
> part is not available. I tried to get a coupon for a new MV since my van
> is obsolete, but no go.
>
> Happy Trails
> John
>
> From: Leon Korkin <korkwood@SURFREE.COM>
> Subject: Re: Center shift rod bushing
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>
> Sorry, but can't agree with this.
> When i serviced mine it was very easy and sure didn't need any tank
> movement. Bushing itself was in perfect shape, just old grease dried out
> and
> needed to be cleaned off and replaced with new grease.
> Leon
> 85 Subwagen Westy
>
> JOHN REYNOLDS wrote:
>
> > Note to anyone dropping their gas tank - the center shift rob bushing
> is
> > only acessible after you have dropped your tank. I am talking about
> the
> > bushing that is in a metal bracket hanging from the bottom of the van
> > that the shift rod passes through. Therefore, I recommend having one
> of
> > these bushings on hand, so if it needs replacement you can do it while
> > the tank is out.
> >
> > Mine is starting to degrade, so I'm heading to the VW dealer today.
> >
> > John
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