4k, 5k, 200's quantums etc. manual transmission gear linkage bushing

[L DC]

Any idea how much would that bushing cost?

I replaced that bushing in all my cars about 2 years ago but it would be nice to have a couple of spare units, especially if they're NLA.

Thanks,

-Louis

'85 & '82 VW QSW
'86 Audi 5KTQ


--- On Tue, 8/4/09, Montague, Scot <smontagu at mail.smu.edu> wrote:

> From: Montague, Scot <smontagu at mail.smu.edu>
> Subject: 4k, 5k, 200's quantums etc. manual transmission gear linkage bushing
> To: "quattro at audifans.com" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 1:27 PM
> Took my 86 5ktq to the shop due to
> sloppy gear linkage that was making it tough to get in 1st
> and 2nd.  We found out that the part, a nylon bushing
> was no longer available. One of my mechanics said that he
> used to keep a number of them in stock due to the high
> failure rate, but he hasn't any more available!
> Long story short, rather than discard the car for lack of a
> simple part, we decided to fabricate a replacement out of
> delrin, and this item should be superior to the nylon part.
> If you also need one (or want a spare) I can make some for
> you.
> 
> Scot Montague
> 
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