I did pretty much the same thing to my '85 Vanagon last winter.  For $60
(Camelback VW) I got a kit that includes ALL of the shifter parts for the
linkage at the floor and I replaced the whole thing.  Shifts like new again
and it was actually a pretty easy job.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "- Lauren Pelzer" <VeeDubVan@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2000 2:47 PM
Subject: Shifter Part Needed

> I put my van in a shop this morning to get a starter installed.  In the
> process of driving the van the 8 feet from the parking space to the bay,
the
> mechanic broke something in my shifter.  He said when he pushed it down to
> put it in reverse "it stuck down".  So now, I have to pull the shifter up
to
> put it in gear, and it is very loose.  Also, it's hard to tell if I have
it
> in first or reverse...it's got to be a hazard to drive this way.
>
> Anyway, the manager said it was a little plastic part that broke.  He said
> that it didn't look like a "fresh" break - nevertheless, he called "all
over
> the place" looking for this little plastic part but couldn't find it.   He
> said, in the cockiest tone he could muster "If you can get the part, I'll
put
> it in for you...".  I told him (with equal attitude) to give me that in
> writing, because "I WILL get the part"....so, I'm really hoping someone
out
> there knows what I'm talking about and has one of these plastic doo dads
> laying around that they'd be willing to sell...!?
>
> Thanks in advance for your assistance!!
> -Lauren
>
>
>
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