Maybe, but the early bushing needs to be pretty pliable for installation. The later type sandwiches between 2 metal cups but the early version just pushes into a hole in a flat plate. The early type needs to be pliable enough to go half way through the hole but firm enough to stay put with no support other than itself. If the consistency of the material is too firm it may be a pita to install unless you drop the tank fully for access. Mark
neil n wrote: > Hi all. > > Has anyone used Delrin (Delrin AF or Delrin 500AF?) to replace the > shift linkage bushing above the fuel tank on air cooled and diesel > Vanagons? > > http://www.portplastics.com/plastics/bearingAndWear/DelrinAFQUA.html > > Delrin is used for the USRT Mk3 shift linkage (scroll down): > > http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Jetta/Transmission/186/3 > > Seems to me that some type of Delrin might be a suitable material for > the 80-83.5 Vanagon shift linkage bushing above the fuel tank. > > Yes? No? Input? > > Neil. > |
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