New Delrin Shift Rod Bushing

[Kwoggy]

I bought the bushing for a 1970 Bay window Bus. As mentioned above, the part doesn't fit and is a complete waste of money. Compare it to the cheap ones currently on the market and you will see how much smaller the part is. I reached out about a refund and have yet to hear anything.
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1970 Bus

[Kwoggy]

I was refunded my money. I think some modification may be needed to the shift rod to accept the bushing. I may attempt this at a later date but I have already boogered mine trying to get it on and off.
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1970 Bus

[Bus boy 89]

[DesertSasquatchXploration]

Blows my mind how people refuse to accept real fact Delrin is crap. It was a big deal in the early 2000's in the medical device field it failed!! But it re-surfaced as a new age material for automotive... We had thousands of lawsuits using DuPont materials because of (shedding). It wears out quicker then a tinder girlfriend.

[jimmyhoffa]

[Vanapplebomb]

Igus sells bar stock of many of their engineered plastics. Igus Iglide T500 is a bit on the pricy side, but excellent for sliding/pivoting, and is REALLY tough stuff. There are less expensive options as well that will last a long time in that application. I just happen to have the most experience with T500.
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1800 Type 4 Berrien 295

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=487021

[gtixpress]

Has anyone used these Delron bushings in a Type 3? I thought I would give it a shot, however it doesn't fit. The Type 3 bracket has a radiused edge on it (front) which interferes with the bushing sitting flush and preventing it from locking in. Also makes it sit crooked. Are there any issues with mounting it in reverse, from the backside of the bracket (which puts the thick part of bushing on the backside)? Wasn't sure how much vertical force was put on this bushing since it would be going to the thin side. There is also the option of sanding down the thick part of the bushing to fit as well. For being advertised to fit a Type 3, kind of annoying that I have to do this.

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Joe P.
1969 VW Type 3 Squareback
2002 VW GTI 337 (Limited Edition)
2018 VW Atlas SE VR6 4Motion
2019 VW Beetle S Final Edition Convertible

[raygreenwood]

I have not seen any issues with Delrin on parts like this.....as long as the lateral force is not heavy....and....if you are using the correct Delrin for the application. Delrin is not just delrin.

Also, bear in mind, Delrin is a brand name. There are numerous manufacturers of acetal plastics in a wider range and in some cases better quality than DuPont product.

While it's not the PERFECT plastic for this application, if it's the right version/formulation it should have no problems.
A decent nylon would be ideal.

And of course.....speaking of Igus which is a bearing manufacturer....you could just as easily pick up a rod of Torlon 4301 and have a bushing machined that would probably last forever. Torlon 4301 is one of the main plastics that Igus uses. Graphite filled Torlon. But it would be $$$.

Ray

[Vanapplebomb]

Torlon is amazing stuff. But, you’re right, very expensive. Last project we used it on, I believe it was close to $2000 for 2’ of 2” diameter round stock.
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1800 Type 4 Berrien 295

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=487021

[raygreenwood]

[leefriedmann]

I just placed a Delrin shift bushing into my 68 beetle and the shift rod won’t fit. I lined up the rod and was able to push it in about an inch or to, but no further? Any ideas as to why or what I can do?

[chrisflstf]

Did you fit the bushing to the shift rod with the rod out of the car first, to check it?

[vamram]

[nogoodwithusernames]

It should also be noted that you can also get some of the IGUS materials in 3D printer filament/powder for those that have access to that.

[wheel607]

Now that you have pissed all over the Delrin, and it seems like that is the only part available now, what would you use to correct a situation that plagues every VW driver.

[Cusser]

[DesertSasquatchXploration]

Started the VW life 9 years ago first thing I replaced was the bushing with one from the local parts guy used Mobil 1 red synthetic wheel bearing grease 90K later its still perfectly fine. Its a problem that doesn't exist. If your shift rod has burs and damage that will cut and wear the bushing premature that's your issue not the bushing.

[vamram]

Bag the delrin, use this one.
https://www2.cip1.com/c24-111-701-259-akit/
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