Date:         Tue, 24 May 2011 11:16:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: linkage lube and washer check valve
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi,

yes I have taken U-joint apart on other vans. I didn't feel like it
the other day... I really wasn't planning on doing much to van, I just
looked at the linkage and then one thing led to another...

One thing is the syncro propshaft skid rails does make accessing some
bolts a little more awkward, or maybe it was just me, lying on gravel
and not having van raised.

I'm often pleasantly surprised about the condition of most parts of
the van. The zinc/cad whatever plating is holding up well. The rubber
boots on linkage were in great shape.

Oh and the result of cleaning and lubing that bushing back there
always amazes me. The shifting is so much better.

alistair




On 24-May-11, at 10:45 AM, neil n wrote:

> Great pics Alistair.
>
> As shown in the diagram, if one is feeling adventurous, the U joint
> (later style transmission) does come apart and can be greased. Mine
> have a *little* play but the shift linkage is still pretty tight. IIRC
> some of the vendors sell those parts.
>
> And a small caution. I installed a new transmission shift lever boot.
> It cracked very quickly. Pretty sure it wasn't installer error. Just
> suggesting that even if one has a boot that looks a bit old, it may
> out last a new one.
>
> Neil.
>