Date:         Wed, 8 Sep 2021 09:32:34 -0700
Reply-To:     stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Auto Shifter slide repair
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
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Hi Eric, I thought I saw it somewhere in the recent past!  You have to
remove the shifter and heater vent  covers, of course, so just be careful
with the wiring for the lights, which have to be carefully removed from the
holes in the cover before you lift it up very high.  The shift handle is
held by an Allen keyed lock screw at the bottom on the passenger side.  It's
an easy job, the strip just slides into a groove, but be careful not to
break any of the plastic parts when you remove the covers.  This is why I
suggest replacing the lights with permanent LEDs while you have it off. If
you have never replaced the neutral/backup light safety switch assembly do
that too now.
https://www.gowesty.com/product/automatic/21767/shifter-switch-contacts-for-
automatic-transmission-?v=

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 7:00 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
Cc: Vanagon List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: Re: Auto Shifter slide repair

Hi Stuart,

        I double checked with uniWerks Design.  Turns out he did have them
but out of stock due to material shortage.

But, He expects them back very soon.

So, I will get one and go from there.

Any tips on the process of replacing one of these?

And, Chris at Uniwerks seems to keep saving the day.

Eric Caron



> On Sep 7, 2021, at 8:33 PM, <stuartmacm@gmail.com> <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
wrote:
>
> It's a shifter dust cover strip.  Nobody seems to make them but they
> could be 3D printed. Go Westy has them for the Eurovan but not the
> Vanagon.  I made a decent substitute from a vinyl three ring binder
> cover.  Just cut it to the proper width and length and then cut a hole
> for the shifter (the hard part).  Works fine and this is a good time
> to replace your indicator lights with Go Westy's LEDs:
>
https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/23493/led-bulb-kit-for-automatic-shifter-?
> v=
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of
> Eric Caron
> Sent: Tuesday, September 7, 2021 2:18 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Auto Shifter slide repair
>
> Hi folks,
>
> Always something to create a challenge for VW bus caretakers.
>
> I noticed today that the flexible plastic piece attached to the
> shifter handle is broken.  This is the part that moves with the shifter
handle.
> Sort of like a roll top desk.
>
> When in park there is a quarter sized or so opening at the bottom.
> Gone once you shift down even one notch to reverse.
>
> The missing piece seems to still be in there attached at the bottom.
>
> Anyone know where to get a replacement?  Or even the correct name for
> the part for my search?
>
> And, anyone have experience on how to fix it?
>
> Thanks folks.
>
> Eric Caron
>