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On 11 May 2004 at 16:31, Kevin Guarnotta wrote: > And I was thinking while the carpet was up and seats out, that I would > replace the shift rod bushing...So I took the shifter out, and can see the > shift rod bushing...how do you get to it, and how do you replace it? I've never done this, but I understand that it's a bit of a pain. If you've looked at yours and it's still in place then I'd just leave it alone. If it is in pieces on the bottom of the tunnel, then go for it. I was under the impression that it could be worked into place without removing the rod, but with difficulty. I can imagine that it is somewhat easier in the later cars, like yours, where the support plate is removable. You won't be able to get it completely out, of course, but you may be able to get a little better access. I would expect you to be able to install the new bushing and reuse the old snap ring, since it is already around the rod. Whatever you do, a nice application of grease on the rod where the bushing slides will assure the longest possible service. -- Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org