Any 83.5- 92 shift linkage bushings out there?

[panzer]

I'm putting a tranny from an '87 in my '81 westy and the bushings for the later model shift linkage seem to be NLA every where. Any NOS out there any where, or is anyone out there makin' new ones?

[peaceful warrior]

There is a thread about this exact problem. Use the search function and type linkage bushing.
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[panzer]

I typed in linkage bushing and got your post. I've looked at all the bushing threads and they are all about early bushings. I NEED the LATER ones.

[the caveman]

You can try here to see if they are reproducing them, but you may need part #'s
http://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/vwcd_neu/e_content.pl?src=e_cp_sortimentneu&top=sortiment

If you part #'s sign on to Vag-cat

[Terry Kay]

I have 3 sets of the 85-91 shift shaft bushings in stock.

pt.# 251 711 207 D

Then--that's it for awhile.

I'll have more of them in 3-4 weeks if your not in a hurry.

Check out the first item at;

http://community.webtv.net/VanagonUsedParts/VanagonParts
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[r39o]

Is the below what you need???

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_251_1324/shift_linkage_repair_kit.html
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[Terry Kay]

No, that's not the shift shaft support bushings--and not what he needs.

Your looking at the trans coupling bushings at the Van Cafe's web page.
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[r39o]

http://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.com

I spoke to the local VW field rep today about the above site. These old parts are being made for us again. Just like Mercedes does. In the mean time one may have to make do in other ways. But, hopefully, not for long.
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"Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!

1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....

Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently)

[mikey9]

Try here:
www.justkampers.com

Part No J10893 or J10900 - claimed to be OEM...

I just renewed mine on a 1991 - tis loverly now

[r39o]

[Terry Kay]

The market in Europe is the same as here.

The bushings;251 711 207 D are NLA there too---

You can still get the designated rear bushing only--which requires two rubber boots to keep the road garbage outa the bushing.
The boots have been NLA for some time.

What may not be too transparent is the cheater's your wearing to read the decsription of the parts.
Take a long look at the decription of the J10893 bushing.

What does it say at the very end of the ad?

Oh--Out of stock.

The transparent market in the Motherland is dry too.
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[RCB]

WHO IS LOOKING FOR PART NUMBER 251-711-207D ??
Send me a private message .

[mikey9]

Drop Just kampers an e-mail - they can be very helpful and are usually pretty good at identifying if stock is likely - if not they usually just drop the part from their stock list - they have the bellows too (these I think are a copy part...but they fit well).

I can't remember if the part actually was OEM like the add suggests - best to ask them.

Only got mine about 6 weeks ago - perhaps I was just very lucky....

[danfromsyr]

parts from germany. http://en.serial-kombi.com/

80-83.5 http://en.serial-kombi.com/volkswagen-transporter-1980-91-shift-bracket-1980-7-1983-N31923.html

83-91 http://en.serial-kombi.com/volkswagen-transporter-...31937.html

or just the 83+ ball http://en.serial-kombi.com/volkswagen-transporter-1980-91-gearshift-lever-ball-1980-1991-N39781.html


though I don't understand why the gearbox mounts are soo expensive, they're ~$35 here in the states.
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[kenwilfy]

We just got in a shipment of these but sold them out quickly. If you need one of these just message me and I am putting in another order probably tomorrow or Friday. They usually get here in less than a week. I am selling them for $29 each.
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[panzer]

Thanks to everyone for all the help. You all are what make this forum so great.

[Terry Kay]

I just got a load of custom machined Delrin shift shaft busings .
They are the same size & shape as VW pt# 251- 711- 207 -D.

Being made out of delrin they'll last an awfully long time--probably longer than your Van.

Take a look over at the Vanagon parts section here at the Samba.com for picture's & details.

This is the best way to go for a long lasting fix of those worn out shift shaft bushings in your 85.5 to 91 Vanagon.

I'm still working on the earlier bushings--it'll be a little while longer.
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[Ron Mueller]

The term to use with this new set of shift linkage support bushings installed is;
Wow.

I have been belingered with all kinds of possible fixes.
PVC tubing, heater hose, rubber bushings I found mentioned here as well as other Vanagon forums.

I will say this.
TK did his homework on the replacement bushings.
I have not had my Van shift as effortlessly since I purchased it 8 years ago.
I know where the shifter is going, it shifts crisp, and the linkage is tight.
This must be the way it was when the Van was new.
The easy, makeshift, attempted repair's up until this point have been a total waste of time, and short lived.
The new bushings were delivered in two days after I ordered them and other than the gas tank drop for the front bushing, was a simple operation.
The new bushings totally surround the shift shaft and support the shift rod the full length of the bushing, and have the right amount of clearance in the bushing to allow easy rotational movement of the rod.
Nice touch .

I highly recommend this shift shaft update.
It's impossible to explain how nice the shifting is now.
You would have to experience the feeling to appreciate it.

Thanks again TK.
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