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shift rod bushing

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/83630/shift-rod-bushing

oldnslo 路

it appears that my 56 beetle doesnt have a shift rod bushing are these just metal to metal contact? wot year did they start the shift rod bushing Cheers,.

psimitar 路

It's always been there otherwise that bracket woulda worn out within a year 馃お

They can get worn that they just fall out. Probably what's happened with yours as generally no one checks until they have gear selection problems.

cam070 路

and they are little plastic jobbies. You'll probably find remnants in your transmission tunnel.

vw54 路

not in early bugs they used heaps of grease

psimitar 路

vw54 wrote:not in early bugs they used heaps of grease
Seriously? Thats just stupid 馃檯

oldnslo 路

no remains in the tunnell of the bushing, doesnt look too worn there, will just clean up and grease it up, cheers