Coupla questions(shifter/alternator)

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

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From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 7:59 PM
Subject: Coupla questions(shifter/alternator)


> Okay, first: Shifter rebuilding. I did bushings today, (again,on the
Cabby,
> but A1 is A1, same bushings) I discovered that the slop is really from
> where the long selector shaft passes through the bracket that holds it to
> the body, there's a big rubber bushing/bearing that has deteriorated over
> the years. (the other bushings were actually not too bad) So is it
> replaceable, or do I need to order the whole bracket? (ETKA doesn't seem
to
> show it as a separate PN)
> I'm betting my 16V's is in a similar rotted state, its never been as solid
> shifting as it should be.
>

>From VW, that bushing is only available with the bracket.  Apparently the A2
kit has a bushing that is nearly the same size, but you have to drill out
the rivets and nut and bolt it after the fact.  Seems like Roger from the
pickup list mentioned this on Vortex somewheres.  IIRC, it is slightly
larger, so it will allow a little slop...

HTH

David