> How common is it to have the protective pipe installed in the shift
> linkage assembly? My van does not have it, and to tell you the truth
> I can not recall seeing another van around here with it. Shown in
> image here:
>
> http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/au/pics/vw1_006920059.gif

My '89 syncro has one. Delivered to Colorado originally. I can check
the sales receipt to see if there were any special packages included.