Date:         Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:46:08 -0400
Reply-To:     Cory Sammons <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Cory Sammons <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Balky shift question
Comments: To: Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
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> My shifter (90 vanagon) has lately started to balk going into first. I
> can hear a dry rubbing under the floor where the shift lever pivots
> (front) often when I move it.
>
> From where, top or bottom, should I attack this? what should I expect
> to see when I get in? Anything I should probably consider replacing?
>
> I checked the archives and they were a lot of help for the rear
> ball-and-socket, but didn't directly address what lay under the front
> floor.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>

Remove the rubber boot and I believe there is a metal retainer plate
You will find a plastic bushing set for the shifter itself
It often cracks and needs to be replaced (about $15)
Had to do this on my westy and my old jetta
Cory Sammons
84 westy
99 new beetle