Ok got it. Thanks Dennis

Alistair 

> On Jun 13, 2021, at 2:43 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The metal and plastic versions are interchangeable. Often the plastic version has a metal reinforcement for the 3 bolt flange. To add to the confusion the release bearings now often have a nylon sleeve inside. That over the metal tube works best. Any combination will work though. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> 
> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2021 5:36 PM
> To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: Syncro trans input shaft guide sleeve
> 
> Sorry, wasn’t as clear as I could be.
> 
> No I mean the guide sleeve that the throw out bearing rides on. Triangular base, three screws to bellhousing.
> 
> I’ve only got the metal part. Bentley says grease metal sleeve with moly, Don not grease plastic sleeve. And there looks like two triangular bits on pic on page 30.8
> 
> Maybe there are two options? Metal or plastic? 
> 
> Alistair 
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2021, at 2:15 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I'm not sure what you are referring to. The input shaft is supported by a splined coupling at the main shaft and the pilot bearing. In the bell housing there is the seal and a flanged oil slinger. The bell housing needs to be removed and it helps to drop the diff to service-check that coupling. There is a screw holding the shaft from falling out but the splined coupling sleeve is what transfers the power. The is a snap ring that holds the sleeve. There should be just a bit of play in the coupling to take angular misalignment for the input shaft. Hope this helps. 
>> 
>> Dennis
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Alistair Bell
>> Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2021 3:56 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Syncro trans input shaft guide sleeve
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> I’m a bit confused :-)
>> 
>> Bentley shows a two part assembly , metal guide sleeve and plastic one. I’ve just pulled mine and there is only metal one.
>> 
>> Apart from the obvious conclusion that my plastic one is MIA, any other thoughts? 
>> 
>> Alistair 
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