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Ovalz
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:36 pm    Post subject: 57 oval shift bushing Reply with quote

having trouble shifting but it might be another issue wanted to know if my 57 rag has a shifter bushing my mechanic says no I thought they all did the plastic one then with the little metal ring that goes over it right underneath the shifter to the back a little bit. thanks
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 12, 2023 6:05 am    Post subject: Re: 57 oval shift bushing Reply with quote

Do you mean the shift rod bushing in the tunnel?
Your 57 didn't have one from the factory, just a spring lever to keep the shift rod under tension.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/413634.jpg

The plastic bushing with the metal ring started in 1960.

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