Re: question re: loose-feel shifter?

[Paul Krucke <vwfan53@yahoo.com>]

---Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net> wrote:
>
> David Liu wrote:
> > 
> > hey there again!
> > 
> > i just noticed today that while engaged in gear, the shifter has
about 1+"
> > of play from side to side. i can also now hear the shift mechanism
clicking
> > and clacking. does this mean the shift boot (if there is one) is
broken?
> > what gives? thanks all!
> Dave, all you probably need is a shifter bushing kit available from
Mark
> at Adirondack or Potterman at Virual Parts (co-champions in my book). 
> About $20 or $30 dollars.  All you have to do is get under the car,
and
> exchange each bushing, and you'll swear you changed trannies!

Don't forget the ball pivot, they usually get worn square, its a round
ball with a flange like thing on it.  See page MAN 7,8,9 of the Orange
Bently.

==
-Paul
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