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Subject:Re: [T1] Shifter couplings...
Date:Tue, 5 Mar 1996 08:55:55 -0500

>>Haven't followed the thread, but JCW has "Urethane Shift Coupler Kits for 
>>$7.59 for the 68-79 and $13.95 for the 50-67. Page 4 of current (expires 
>>March 31) VW catalog. I'm ordering mine today (because I need it) and 
>>I'll be happy to report on quality to the list if desired.
>
>The urethane coupler kit I bought for my '71 from JCW was from Bugpack.  It
>included the cage and the urethane bushings but not the pin and retainer (I
>reused my old one).  I recall seeing the pin/retainer in the RMMW catalog
>and I believe the kit they sell includes everything.  My new coupler has
>worked well now for over 1 1/2 years. 

I got one from RMMW and it did indeed include everything.  (Mine was for a
T2; I'd assume the T1 would be similar.)  Works fine but I don't have that
many miles on it.

Pat Walsh, '71 Westy, walshp@ippdsgi3.nawc-ad-indy.navy.mil