You should have a nylon cover on each of the 2 fingers of the fork.  I
bought the rod from VW about a year ago and replaced it.  Grease up the
contact area as well as you can.  Adjust and you will be in business.
Cheers
Jaime

----- Original Message -----
From: "Allan Streib" <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 1:47 PM
Subject: question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork"

> Is there supposed to be a plastic or nylon "finger" on each side of the
> fork on the front of the shift rod?  Looking at the illustration in the
> Bentley it seems that there is, I only have one on the 3/4 shift gate
> side, not on the reverse gate side.
>
> If I'm missing one, are these available?  Or would I be looking at
> trying to fabricate something?  Anyone know the dimensions?
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL