Ken at Vanagain is selling new ones of that guide pin. There is a
plastic ring that goes in the groove at the end of it, you will need
that too.

http://www.vanagain.com/shop/guide-pin-for-shifter-80-82-vanagon/

Mark

LEM wrote:
>........
> And my mechanic went to "complete" the repair.
> He discovered (no details on this) that he also
> needs a bearing/guide pin (part # 251711181).
> (So, the work is on hold . . . )
>
>................