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Replacing My Vanagon Shift Bushings

Gotta Split

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In this video, I do a complete overhaul of my Vanagon shifter bushings from front to rear.

Videos to watch before replacing shifter bushings:

Flossy Missiles: VW Vanagon Shifting Linkage Overhaul!

zenriderx: Shifter bushings: How to Rebuild a Vanagon Shifter (aka: Lev...

Shaft and adjustment: How To: Install and Adjust VW Vanagon Shif...

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20 Comments

@padraicsteininger9920 4 years ago

Brother…
It’s official. You are a frick’n mechanic kid. A tip of the hat and a high salute to you sir for an amazingly well done job. Speak as one mechanic to another, you rocked this shifter linkage job like a seasoned pro. It’s true what they say about Westfalia owners, that they’re all mechanics, but you sir shine high above the pack. Congratulations on a job well done.

@delvxe 4 years ago

Your videos are great. I particularly appreciate that you include the screw-ups.

@leejensen7550 5 years ago

I just did that job as well after the van cafe kit sat in my cupboard for 6 months.. I finally got the courage to do it. unbelievable difference!

@JohnPetersen-e5h 3 months ago

Great video! I just reviewed prior to heading to our Montana (off the grid) cabin. I will tackle this on Mom's Syncro once I get up there. Of course I will forget something - that is where improvising kicks in.. Again, Thank you for a well made vid!

@jimigoodmojo 4 years ago

Missing your videos. 🙂

@willvanagonman 2 years ago

Thanks!! Good job helped for sure

@vonwesty3544 5 years ago

Glad to see you back! Understand about those life situations. Same here. Good job on the shifter refurbishment! Not scrambling for a gear does improve performance.

@iRobertTM 5 years ago

Nice job man! I am around your age and have a '84 westy. You're an inspiration!

@scottbassman6092 5 years ago

great to see the results. Something I certainly need to look at doing on my 87.

@smidgelife 5 years ago

Glad you're safe! Cheers!

@sydneyolson9040 4 years ago

Great video! Always enjoy what you post. Keep them coming.

@lifeandliberty777 2 years ago

Great video thank you. I'm about to do this on my 85 (T3) vanagon in the UK.

@tttboyy 5 years ago

Great job. Thank you documenting it.

@jesawyer1975 5 years ago

I had the same work done on my '85 and it made a HUGE difference. Congrats and enjoy.

@jordandragt 4 years ago

If you havent already make sure you replace the little machine nut that holds the lever ball/elbow on the transaxle with a new one. They arn't meant to be reused and can come loose. I found out the hard way.. mine came loose and the elbow came off while driving and i got stuck in gear which also stripped the spline on the transaxle a little. Not fun!