marcus wrote:
>
>  I will try and answer both of your posts. First of all only white grease
> goes on the shifter ball, the master cylinder suporters both the brakes and
> clutch slave cylinder. This shifter ball may be cracked or just dirty. It is
> a two part ball. You may have to replace it.

OK, but that's not the question :-)
I lubed the shifter ball with no problems.  I have no problem there.
Nothing needs to be replaced.  Want I want to know is how to lube the
clutch pedal.

The glove box drops down on two
> rubber lines. I had to replace them due to excess pressure on the rubber
> lines.You could replace them with a strong cord.
>
Also, that's not the question.  :-)
The cords are fine.  The latch is broken.  I just need another one.  Any
tips on where to find one for less than the $40 new price?

Sean Bartnik
Johnson City, Tennessee
'81 Vanagon L Westfalia