David, I had this problem last spring, got everything I needed from Bus Boys (as Bob Stevens mentioned). They even sent me a copy of the ETKA page relating to the repair. Great bunch of guys! Gary
> > Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:41:58 +0000 > From: David Wilhite <dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET> > Subject: Shifter - Lower Ball Destroyed > > Guys, > > I've had some problems shifting lately, so I pulled my shifter apart. I > found the lower ball half disentigrated and since I don't have a replacement > part in hand, I've got some questions. > > Can somebody send me a drawing from ETKA (mine still won't work)? > > Are there any alternatives to replacing this part with something else a > little more substantial? > > Is this same part used on other VW's? > > I've got a Pull a Part auto salvage yard within driving distance that has > an 84' Vanagon, but I have no idea what's left on it. That'll be my last > resort if I have to, but I'd rather get a new piece (today of course, since > this is my daily driver). > > Thanks, > > David Wilhite > 84' Westy > Middle TN > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:48:52 -0700 > From: Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM> > Subject: Re: Shifter - Lower Ball Destroyed > > David, > have you seen this from Bus Boys? > =20 > http://www.bus-boys.com/shifter8391.jpg > =20 > |
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