If you are installing the Berg shortshift kit, you may want to replace the
nylon bearings and bushings on the shift lever.
The part #s are:
823 711 255  bearing shells (need 2)  $2.19ea
823 711 643A  upper ball half    $3.00
251 711 645  lower ball half   $5.18
I think these part are the same for all years.
The 2 small bushings that go where the shift rod joins to the lever are 171
711 166 (need 2) $0.20ea. These might not fit all years. Of course you might
want to check/replace/lube the rest of the bushings along the shift rod now
too.
The prices shown are fromCamelback VW in Phoenix 1-800-876-5199 (Shawn).
Foreign Aide ( my FLAPS in Albuquerque) quoted me $10 for all of the above
parts. YMMV.

Ken Hunter
82 Westy 1.9D
84 Jetta 1.5D