I found I could do a reasonable job of lubing them in place using a can of spray lithium
grease and a straw - carefully push the straw between the bushing and shift rod and let
loose. Of course, if the straw fits in there with room to spare, it's time for new bushings... ;-)

On 12 Sep 2006 at 17:05, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> That's a classic Lyle!       :-)
>
> You're better off using lithium grease or my new favourite, Fluid Film, to
> lube the bushing on the shifter shaft. Oil makes it swell and deteriorate.
>
> Happy Motoring!
>
> On 9/12/06, Marion Lathem <resiolute@copper.net> wrote:
> >
> > Well, I spent much of the day, building my heat shields out of aluminum...
> > !  This afternoon, I was cleaning out the van as it's almost ready to go...
> > waiting on the key part of the ignition switch.  I was cleaning out the
> > tools, left over hoses, as it had become the catch all of everything... and
> > under a piece of old carpet, that had been in the van since I bought it.
> > There was all three pieces I needed, the heat shields I frantically searched
> > for everywhere.
> >
> > DUH... but as I look at them, I am not sure if I don't like mine better... but
> > I will probably round up screws and put them on.  Everything is working,  all
> > gauges seem to be working,  and I lack checking the transmission oil... with
> > the cat and exhaust on it sounds so pretty.
> >
> > The shifting is a bit balky, might need some oil on the grommets..?
> >
> > We will put insurance on it tomorrow, and I've worked so long on it, I'm
> > almost afraid to get out and drive it.... put it on the road...afraid I
> > might break it...loll...!
> >
> > I feel like I've just had a new baby....pass the cigars out....!!
> > Lyle Lathem
> > 1985 Vanagon GL
> > It's Alive,  I tell you..It's alive....!
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com

Shawn Wright
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'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA