Ed:

I got a couple of these boots from Cal Imports - they had 3 in stock at the
time - so I'm not so sure they're "NLA" as much as VWofA has just stopped
importing them.  Try calling up vendors instead of just using the web pages
as I couldn't find the boots on the Cal Imports web site.  That said, I
don't think the boot has much to do with the shift rod coming off the guide
pin.  Sounds like either maladjusted front shift rod/gearshift lever setup
or perhaps some problem with the relay lever at the trans?
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Tom Young                        '81 Vanagon
Lafayette, CA 94549          '82 Westfalia
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----- Original Message -----
From: "ed maikranz" <fasteddy64@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 4:10 PM
Subject: Shift linkage troubles

> Greatings. I am having trouble with the shift linkage
> on my 81 Westy. The shift rod keeps coming off of the
> guide pin on the tranny. The big rubber boot is
> missing, I tried to order one but they are NLA.
> I did order the guide pin ring because it looks pretty
> worn. The plastic balls on the lever on the tranny
> dont look too bad to my eyes.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed Maikranz
> Abilene, TX
> 81 Westy
> 71 Superbeetle
>
>
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