I just got one in from Bus Depot.  But I think it is for the rear bushing (I
have not been able to find a replacement for the front bushing.  According
to the Bentley, the 82 camper has two bushings (front and rear).  My
understanding is that you might be able to modify the rear bushing to fit
the front - I am not looking forward to dropping the gas tank.

Thanks for the description; I always wondered how to describe the howling
sound when downshifting into 2nd.

I certainly would be interested in any suggestions and tips on this job.

Thanks,

Frank
'82 Westy - Daisy

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Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 12:43 PM
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Subject: Re: Shift rod bushing

You going to start building these things I  think I am in the same boat as
you. I got an 82 still shifts sloppy and noisy sounds like a moose mating or
something when I shift..(not that I really know what that sound slike I
swear)

I few people on Samba have been looking for a fix (me included) could make a
few bucks on it??? :)

As for the older model bushing I believe Terry Kay on samba makes these as
does Van-Cafe I believe.

> Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:50:33 -0400
> From: mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM
> Subject: Re: Shift rod bushing
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> At 11:26 AM 9/16/2010, Tom Young wrote...
> >I have a feeling that I need to do that job, too. Where does that
> >bushing live under the van? Gas tank removal necessary?
>
> Yes, ouch. Which is why longevity is desired in the replacement.
>
> Note that I've got an '81. They changed the design in '84?, and the
> newer design uses 2 bushings (one in the same spot, the rear one you
> might be able to get to without removing the tank), which are somewhat
> spherical on the outside, and are held by brackets which allows them to
> move into alignment.
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