Sorry, but can't agree with this.
When i serviced mine it was very easy and sure didn't need any tank
movement. Bushing itself was in perfect shape, just old grease dried out and
needed to be cleaned off and replaced with new grease.
Leon
85 Subwagen Westy

JOHN REYNOLDS wrote:

> Note to anyone dropping their gas tank - the center shift rob bushing is
> only acessible after you have dropped your tank.  I am talking about the
> bushing that is in a metal bracket hanging from the bottom of the van
> that the shift rod passes through.  Therefore, I recommend having one of
> these bushings on hand, so if it needs replacement you can do it while
> the tank is out.
>
> Mine is starting to degrade, so I'm heading to the VW dealer today.
>
> John