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Product: | GW-251-711-167F-FKM |
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Works With: | 1983-1991 |
Manufacturer: | GoWesty |
Difficulty: |
Requires a full tool set and broad mechanical knowledge. |
Shift rod boot set. Four pieces. Crafted from superior Viton Rubber.
Fits: All 1983-91 manual transaxle watercooled Vanagon models including many diesel models. Does not fit aircooled Vanagons.
Like most original Volkswagen rubber parts, the shifter shaft boots were very high-quality and lasted a long time. Unfortunately, most aftermarket reproduction boots lacked the durability of the originals, so we crafted our own out of superior Viton.
Overhauling your entire shifter system? Check out our Shifter System Overhaul Bundle
What is Viton you ask?
Well, Viton is a fluorocarbon-based fluoroelastomer. Cool! It is considered one of the best synthetic rubber materials available. It is known for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and fluid resistance, making it the ideal material for harsh environments. It is often used in the aerospace and automotive industries where exposure to high temperatures, fuel, oil, and other chemicals is common. It is tough and durable, with great abrasion and tear resistance. It is famous for its fluid resistance, and ability to withstand exposure to aggressive fuels, oils, acids, gasses, hydrocarbons, and other chemicals. Viton also has a strong resistance to UV exposure, oxidation, ozone, weathering, and molds. So yeah, it is really good stuff!
At GoWesty, we know materials matter—especially when it comes to elastic polymer (“rubber”) parts. Do you ever wonder why OEM parts seem to last many years, but often the replacement parts break down in a matter of months? It’s because manufacturers had to support every part of their vehicles for at least ten years or suffer the consequences of customer dissatisfaction and ultimately loss of sales. The devil is in the details when it comes to the stuff of which parts are made. Just because it looks the same doesn’t mean it is the same! You can have two identical-looking parts in your hand and one of them might be complete junk. If you have a DuraGreen GoWesty part in your hand, you can rest assured it is made of the very best, high-quality material for the application.
We make our proprietary polymer parts green so you can tell it is a genuine, properly engineered, maximum-durability part available only from GoWesty!
Plug 'n' Play — Requires no or basic hand tools and no mechanical knowledge.
Handy — Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.
DIY — Requires a full tool set and broad mechanical knowledge.
Pro — Requires professional-level tools, talent and experience.