David,

I had this problem last spring, got everything I needed from Bus Boys (as
Bob Stevens mentioned). They even sent me a copy of the ETKA page relating
to the repair. Great bunch of guys!

Gary

>
> Date:    Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:41:58 +0000
> From:    David Wilhite <dlwilhite@COMCAST.NET>
> Subject: Shifter - Lower Ball Destroyed
>
> Guys,
>
> I've had some problems shifting lately, so I pulled my shifter apart.  I
> found the lower ball half disentigrated and since I don't have a replacement
> part in hand, I've got some questions.
>
> Can somebody send me a drawing from ETKA (mine still won't work)?
>
> Are there any alternatives to replacing this part with something else a
> little more substantial?
>
> Is this same part used on other VW's?
>
> I've got a Pull a Part auto salvage yard within driving distance that has
> an 84' Vanagon, but I have no idea what's left on it.  That'll be my last
> resort if I have to, but I'd rather get a new piece (today of course, since
> this is my daily driver).
>
> Thanks,
>
> David Wilhite
> 84' Westy
> Middle TN
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:48:52 -0700
> From:    Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Shifter - Lower Ball Destroyed
>
> David,
> have you seen this from Bus Boys?
> =20
> http://www.bus-boys.com/shifter8391.jpg
> =20
>