Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:21:59 -0600
Reply-To: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Better Shifter Bushings?
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Ok Zoltan. We are right where you left us. Hanging............
Miguel
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
- Thomas A. Edison
On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Zolly <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
> I just got a message from one of the TheSamba sellers, that he is selling
> shifter bushings that don't wear out and would not need the concertina kind
> rubber covers because they are self sealing and will outlast the car. $32 a
> pair for '85-'91 models.
> Zoltan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 1:10 PM
> Subject: Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
>
>
>> What is it with VW that first they let these parts go NLA - and now they
>> have decided to start making/supplying them again? Bizzare management,
>> in my estimation. Glad to know it's happening though.
>>
>> John
>>
>> John Rodgers
>> Clayartist and Moldmaker
>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
>> Chelsea, AL
>> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>>
>>
>> On 4/26/2010 2:45 PM, Ken Wilford wrote:
>>>
>>> Just wanted to drop the list a line to let you folks know that we just
>>> got some new OE VW shift shaft bushings in stock. These are $19 each.
>>> They have been NLA here in the US for several months now. The ones we
>>> have are actual VW units and not aftermarket. If you are interested you
>>> can order via our website. The part number is 251711207D. If your
>>> shifter is feeling vague or sloppy, this may be part of the reason. The
>>> other parts we just got in are:
>>>
>>> 1. 251711176- Alloy Shifter guides under the front shifter in the 2wd
>>> Vanagon for $20
>>> 2. 251919051H- Syncro Gas tank Level Sender- $199
>>> 3. 251957809J- Syncro Speedometer Drive Cable- $125
>>> 4. 251609701D- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (left)- $75
>>> 5. 251609702- Syncro Rear Brake Cable (right)- $75
>>> 6. 094409181B- Syncro Speedometer Drive Gear- $199
>>>
>>> As time is going on, more and more No Longer Available VW parts are
>>> becoming remade by VW. If there is a part that you can't find
>>> elsewhere, please pmail me and I will check to see if it has become
>>> available again. If not it may become available soon. I am excited to
>>> be able to bring these parts in for customers to keep their Vanagons on
>>> the road for many more years to come.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Ken Wilford
>>> John 3:16
>>> www.vanagain.com
>>>
>>>
>
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