Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]

Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]

$183.00
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Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]
  • Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]
  • Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]
  • Set of green FKM rubber dust boots for automotive suspension or steering joints
  • Two white PTFE bushings for automotive applications on a plain background
  • Shifter tab kit with epoxy pack, Super Lube grease, two plastic tabs, stick, and pad.
  • U-joint o-ring kit with four black rubber o-rings and a white plastic connector on white background
  • Metal and plastic automotive linkage ball joint on white background
  • Metal rod with green rubber bushings, white PTFE bushing, and mounting brackets
  • Automotive door lock striker plate assembly with white plastic bushing and metal bracket
  • Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]
  • Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]
  • Green FKM rubber automotive bushing on white background
  • Green rubber automotive shift boot with ribbed design on white background
  • Green rubber automotive gasket or bushing for vehicle repair, isolated on white background
  • Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]
Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]
Shifter System Overhaul Bundle [Vanagon]
Product: VANO-SHIFTER-BNDL-UNI-DLX
Works With: 1983-1991
Manufacturer: GoWesty
Availability: Good Stock
Wrench Rating: Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.
$183.00

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Fix your shifting issues and $AVE with this convenient Vanagon shifter repair bundle. This group of parts replaces every major gear shift component underneath your van, and features our DuroGreen Viton boots!

Bundle includes:
• Shifter Fix Kit - Addresses "vague" or "mushy" shifting issues.
• Shift Linkage Universal Joint & O-rings - Old plastic gets brittle - replace it!
• Shifter Shaft Bushing & Boot Bundle - Get that smooth feel back.
• Shifter Tab Repair Kit - Fix the worn/broken shifter "ears" once and for all!
• Shifter Selector Lever Elbow - Help eliminate shifting "slop."

Fit note: Fits all 1983-91 Watercooled Vanagon models, except Diesel. Also, the hard bushings are superior in terms of shifting and durability, but they do not dampen any engine vibration. Not recommended for in-line engine conversions.

If the front end of your shifter system needs some additional love, check out our Front Gear Shifter Repair Kit.
  • 5 stars: 30 (81%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (11%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (8%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Robert B.

The bushes are as tight as they need to be and being Teflon no lube to collect dust etc. The cup is ok but the ball and elbow didn't fit. As my gearbox is a syncro box there was no way I was going to force fit that elbow on. As for the green boots they are a nice fit but only time will tell if they are as good as claimed.

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Charles H.
What gear am I in?

The repair kit is working fine I was able to replace the components myself 67 years young and able to roll under the Westy and complete the task. Even after indexing the shift shafts at the Universal joint it still required 3 adjustments I used a 23 MM block greased in place and I confirmed that the shift lever was centered this did the trick .Adjustment went well and with 211,000,00 miles the transmission shifts nice my father told me to gently position second gear before reaching for first. Dad told me that it helps the synchro alignment for first never to force it into gear & it should just fall into gear. Also I don't understand why the kit doesn't require lubrication perhaps greased will causes dirt to stick over time. Two what about the 2 aluminum rivets that holds the runner's in place? Use just the supplied epoxy ? I've been enjoying the ability to shift gears and knowing what gear I'm in Yes the repair kit was a big help TY

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Bradley J.
Bradley Johns

Great kit. What a difference! Get the shifter base rebuild kit also while you have everything apart. Go Westy- make a Super Bundle that includes shifter base kit also.

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Cyrille I.
New shifter ...

All parts better than original.

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Mike H.
You're THE Best

Fast, helpful and friendly. They care.

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Philippe B.
My shifter now works like butter

Everything great thanks to the many videos available on Youtube. Took me 12 hours total (I have no particular car mechanics experience or special tools to help me). ABSOLUTELY NEED A VICE for removing/adding the pin with the shifter selector lever elbow

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Jason C.

Great product, easy install!

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Mario H.

much nicer

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Keith M.L.

If you do the front rebuild do the entire rebuild. It shifts like new.

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Jason M.
Took too much slop out of my shifting :)

Install was easy enough, but getting the shift linkage adjusted after everything was installed was a pain. The new tabs made it so there's no more wiggle room in the shift box and the shift linkage adjustment needed to be perfect. Took me a lot of trial and error (combined with a short shift kit to make things more difficult).

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Lars H.
And we have gears

easy install and worked really well, instructions are great.

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Rand W.
so much better shifting

When combined with front end shift repair kit and upgraded shaft coupler, shifting is better than ever!

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Liam H.
10/10

Best thing I’ve ever used in my entire life is utterly in love

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Joseph H.
Great kit, easy to install

This is a great kit that covers everything you need to make your shifting from the bottom of the shit level back to the transmission as good as new. I think the instructions could be better - maybe a detailed video of the install. There wasn't great detail about what I should/should not be greasing. I highly highly recommend marking your shit linkage in multiple places and multiple directions where the clamp brings the two rods together so you can get it back in the same spot (if your shifting was fine already). If your shifting pattern needed love you'll probably just want to reset it, but you'll definitely need two people to accomplish this. I made a 25mm spacer as I've seen in videos and had my wife hold the shifter against it from in the van while I was under it bringing the rods together to clamp them.

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Daniel H.
Great upgrade

My new to me ‘86 Camper had a very sloppy shifter, with hard to find gates and a very vague feeling (is this 3rd? “Grind” nope). This bundle tightens everything up and gives the shifter well defined gates and a much better positive action.

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MATTHEW E.
Great kit for rebuilding the shifter

This is a quality set of replacement parts. I had no issue with fit, form, or function. I would recommend. The spacer block is a must for this installation.

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Matt D.
Hopefully this fixes it

They have made several iterations of this kit and the components in it over time. Mine did not have Viton boots, and have torn. The rest of it has held up well, so hoping the upgrade is the final part needed for the shifter saga. The shifter is not a job you want to keep going back to.

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Howard F.
Howard

I was thinking of only doing the tabs, but then decided to go all in on the rebuild. The kit arrived on time, and I got to work. My '86 DOKA had never had the shift linkage redone, so it was quite a mess. Despite rust and age, it came apart OK, and it looked like smooth sailing. On reassembly, I had a heck of a time getting the shaft spline to re-insert, but finally got it by disassembling half of the U joint and hammering it on, then reassembling the U joint. The rest went together without a problem. I was nervous about my first test drive, since it had been bad so long I couldn't imagine it being like new again. But it is! I still have some minor adjustment to make on the shift lever base plate, but the shifting is short and crisp, not all over the cab as it was before.
I got the deluxe elbow, not a big upcharge, and it's bulletproof. The whole bundle worked as advertised. It's not cheap, but then what is nowadays? The pleasure I get from going through the gears justifies the cost in the end.

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Erika K.
Shift Bundle Kit

Having the parts easily available was great however the bushings were the wrong size
Was it a mistake on the packaging side?

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Lester S.
Shifter bundle

Amazing quick advice and service from the Gowesty team and quick delivery. These guys are the best.

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Luis

Completo y buena calidad

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Larry H.
shifter

Great kit. everything I needed was there. Was not hard to install as the directions were very clear & easy to understand. Can't recall when the vehicle shifter so smooth.

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Adam P.
Great kit!

Great way to refresh the ol’ gal and get her shifting more confidently. Pretty straight forward install! Adjustments are a bit tedious but hang in there, you’ll get it! DONT FORGET to purchase the front end shifter rebuild kit, save yourself some shipping costs in the future. Once you do one, you’ll WANT to do the other sooner than later. Maybe one day they’ll all be bundled together?

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Jonathan L.
Shifting completed.

Shifts like a dream. Between the bushings and all the other parts I would say changing this is a must!! Happy vanning

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Kurt W.
Shifter bushing rebuild kit

I Have used this kit on a few vans and i have yet to have a problem. there really good quality.

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mark m.
Shifting assembly

Quality parts the fast delivery