Andy:

Replacing all the plastic bits down there is a very easy job - takes about
1/2 hour even if you are very thorough and slow.  :-)

I have a list of all the parts needed at home, which I can get for you
tonight if you want them (make it easier to order)

From the dealer, all the parts cost me about $50, including the springs and
metal bits.

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andy the Music Man" <AudibleA@aol.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 5:50 AM
Subject: 86 syncro shifter Q's

> Hi,
>     I have a friends 86 syncro that she wants me to fix. At the bottom of
the
> stick shift there's 2 white plastic pieces that are broken, causing the
stick
> to have massive amounts of play. How do I replace these, it looks easy but
I
> want to make sure before I dive into it. Thanks. She doesn't have a
manual.
>
>         Andy