Great news guys and gals. Jason at Aircooledvw has agreed to refund the cost of the bushes and the postage. He agreed that they may not fit ALL push rods due to variation in the castings. He does not want them returning.
I will post the full email he has just sent me. Please if you can take the...
Yep so i’ve tried to measure mine and came out at 10-11mm.
What I did was blow up picture until his vernier in picture measured 20mm across his 10mm then measured the shift rod and divided in half. Did it 3 times.
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Copy of email sent to Washburn Metals (Bush Manufacturers)…
Hi Brian - I believe Jason Reich has already contacted you regarding our VW forum ordering 20 of the Delrin Shift Rod Bushes you manufacture.
Unfortunately we are struggling to get them to fit. They appear to be too short. If fitted...
Thanks W1 for taking time to do that. Kind of disappointing though as seems to reinforce the fact that they just won’t fit.
Gonna email supplier again. Possible ring them Monday.
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Didn’t take windscreen out. Pulled back seal and glued it in. I always thought it was some kind of dark art until I had a go… turns out it was one of easier jobs i’ve done on van.
Rear and sides on dormobile all hardboard with a vinyl cover.
Hopefully someone on forum can recommend someone...
Now that’s a good idea.
I tried a few different ways of trying to measure the ‘step’ in mine but not accurately enough to be satisfied - given the tolerances we are debating.
In the whole process I’m afraid i’ve ‘misplaced’ my Delrin bush.
In the back of my mind I feel getting it cleaned up...
Both advertisements clearly stated it’s replacement for stock bush and guy at Aircooledvw said his was on 69 bay.
I’ve not heard anything back from manufacturer.
Hopefully get some info soon.
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