http://www.ClassicVWbugs.com
This is a short video on «How to Install a New Shift Rod Bushing» for your Vintage VW Beetle Ghia Bus.
Chris Vallone
Смотреть в источнике
http://www.ClassicVWbugs.com
This is a short video on «How to Install a New Shift Rod Bushing» for your Vintage VW Beetle Ghia Bus.
Chris Vallone
Смотреть в источнике
18 комментариев
Thanks for the new tutorial!
That second piece of music is really starting to grow on me!
not sure I understand why you used the line…looks like you can just push the rod back in
If only mine went through the bushing so smoothly, but light surface rust has roughed up the metal shifter connecting rod thing, so each time I try replacing it I break the darned shifter bushing. And I have a Super Beetle, so I never took the rod out. Does anyone know if it is a hard job to pull the rod out of a Super Beetle??
I've done this job before, when the whole car is still together. It's a real pain!
Ugh. I hated doing this.
I did this on my 66 and it was a tad more difficult to do than it appears on a rolling chassis. I remember being impressed as to how much difference installing a new plastic shift bushing made to the feel of the gear selection process. The urethane bushed coupler however was a different story. It was so poorly made I ended up reusing the original VW one. I kept the aftermarket one just to remind me to always be on the hunt for OEM parts, rusty or otherwise.
I've had a replacement bushing in my garage for years. This video reminds me of why I haven't replaced it yet…
find it funny how i just did this 2 days ago…
What year bugs is this for? Is the same procedure for oval bugs?
I did not understand why the line came off before the rod reached the back of the chassis. Great video, thanks.
What is the red grease that you are using? Is it challenging to pull the rod out through the inspection plate if you have the body attached?
I'd rather cut and reweld the damn thing lol
Chris, I know it's not stock but there is a guy that makes this bushing in brass and he says you'll never have to replace this bushing again. Are you familiar with the brass bushing or do you have any thoughts, comments on using it? Thanks and Happy Holidays!!
I had to watch this video just to remind me that I never want to look at another shift rod bushing again! This was so annoying to do. Wish I had this video back then
Hey Chris, in the morning when i start my bug in the morning after letting it idle for a bit and ready to take off when taking off in first & second gear there is a brief scraping noise. for some reason this only started happening after i changed my starter recently my bug starts up fine but i dont know where this scraping sound comes from and its only for a few minutes after driving a while its hardly noticeable, as well as a prior problem before my starter my bug would grind really bad when going from 1st to 2nd gear almost as if a bad sync. Any advice?
Do you have to grease the new bushing ?
Is it okay to use normal gray grease? Or do I need to use red grease like what's in the video?