replacing shift rod coupling/bushes do i need to pull engine

[vwvanman0]

Im wanting/needing to replace the shift rod coupling and the shuttlecock shaped bushes,question is,

Do i need to take the engine and box out or is it possible to do it in situ?
and if it does need removing can i get away with unbolting it complete,engine and box and moving it slightly back to give room too work?

its a crossover,so no nice removable rear panel,what a backward step that was!

any help please,

cheers steve.

 

[Loxy]

Im wanting/needing to replace the shift rod coupling and the shuttlecock shaped bushes,question is,

Do i need to take the engine and box out or is it possible to do it in situ?
and if it does need removing can i get away with unbolting it complete,engine and box and moving it slightly back to give room too work?

its a crossover,so no nice removable rear panel,what a backward step that was!

any help please,

cheers steve.

you can replace the shift rod coupling with the engine & gearbox in place (although it can be a PITA if things are well seized).
I don't think there is anyway to replace the other bushes with them in place though as you need to pull the rod right out.

 

[Grazy]

I am thinking of doing this , but luckily engine and gearbox are out , Just wondered what parts i will need to change all the worn parts , Sorry Steve - crack on fella :?

 

[Loxy]

I am thinking of doing this , but luckily engine and gearbox are out , Just wondered what parts i will need to change all the worn parts , Sorry Steve - crack on fella :?

Should help: http://www.justkampers.com/shop/type_2_bay/type-2-bay-performance-tuning/gear-lever-parts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Grazy]

Cheers Loxy , thats good , ill use the heratige or Machine7 equivalent

 

[Loxy]

Cheers Loxy , thats good , ill use the heratige or Machine7 equivalent

Agreed
only using their pic for reference :lol:

 

[vwvanman0]

Thanks loxy,

will try and replace the coupling first to see if that sorts the problem.
will check the condition of the bushes when the vans in the air!