Frank,
That piece is not a bushing and it does not support the mains haft in
any way. However it should be a tight fit in the clutch housing. Heat or
impact some how knocked it loose and the housing is now worn. Its
function is to keep the gear oil from pooling in front of the seal. Sort
of like a slinger. Use some epoxy to hold it in the case and all will be
fine. This is not a wear item and it is not available as a separate
part.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Frank Condelli
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 6:12 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Clutch housing bushing ?

        Any of you know what's up with the bushing for the rear main
shaft in 
the clutch housing ?  That's the bushing right behind the rear main
shaft oil 
seal behind the throw out bearing.  I have looked and looked in Bentley
and 
they do not talk about this bushing and how to determine if it is good
or 
bad.  I have searched ETKA page by page and this bushing is not there.
The 
bushing does come out as I have it here in my hand.  It comes out after
the 
oil seal is removed.  It certainly looks worn and the shaft is not
fitting 
very well so seems to me it should be replaced.  So where's the info on
this 
bushing hiding ?  Does one need to replace the clutch housing to get
this 
bushing ?  HELP !

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
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