Just curious if this is the prevailing wisdom - I've got torn boots on both
sides of the rear shifter linkage, plus a torn boot where the linkage enters
the tranny (but not torn on the side closest to the tranny). Do I worry
about this as a "must-replace-before-summer" item, and do bushings in
addition to boots? Van shifts like butter currently. More worrisome on
underside inspection is wetness on one of my power steering hoses.

Thanks for response,
Peter

On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 6:17 AM, george jannini <georgejoann@gmail.com>wrote:

>  The boots on my shifter rod have been shredded nearly forever.  I
> keep 'er lubed and shifting's acceptable- we're not talking Miata,
> after all.  An angry PDL and floppy wiper arm are larger concerns
> right at the moment. <EG>
>
>  And vendors?  Can't live without 'em.  It ain't just about parts,
> either.  If not for their service to the VW community, I'da given it
> up, put an F.S. sign on the bus and bought a trailer years back.
>
> George/ATL
>