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Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 09 Apr 2016, 18:47
by Fudgy666
Having removed my old leaky petrol tank I've now discovered the source of my noisy gear change. The gear linkage near the petrol tank goes through a bracket attached to the underside of the van. The remains of an old black rubber bush is just about visible, but it's grinding metal on metal now
I brought this (Part ID# 251711207D) , but I think it is wrong and can't see how it would fit:
https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/type25- ... 83-85-t25/
Does anyone know the correct bit I'm after ? I've looked at some diagrams and I'm not getting anywhere

Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 10 Apr 2016, 06:29
by Aidan
the part you want is 251711207 as far as I know it is nla
there are some threads on here where people have found something that can be modified to do the job, Igus are one company that make nylon bushes they may have something close that can be used
Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 10 Apr 2016, 07:22
by itchyfeet
if that big fat red cable rubs through on your gearlinkage you are going to regret not doing something. I hope it's fused.
Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 11 Apr 2016, 07:43
by Fudgy666
Aidan wrote:the part you want is 251711207 as far as I know it is nla
Cheers for the help. At least I've got the part number to work from . . . . . .even if it is nla
itchyfeet wrote:if that big fat red cable rubs through on your gearlinkage you are going to regret not doing something. I hope it's fused.
It's normally cable tied up, but I'm having a little tidy up while the petrol tank is out.

Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 11 Apr 2016, 12:19
by Fudgy666
Managed to find the Gear Linkage bush (#251-711-207) available in Germany.
https://www.tk-carparts.de/article/1210 ... _bis_1282.
It's the same part number, so fingers crossed it's the right item.
Luckily my boss at work speaks fluent German and helped me navigate the website. Also manged to pay using PAYPAL, so relatively easy.
Not exactly cheap, £21.60p inc P&P to the UK.
We shall see

Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 20 May 2016, 18:49
by snax
I have the same problem so that is a great find,just an FYI using chrome browser theres a little icon in the address bar that will translate the site for you into English.It translates very well

Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 30 May 2016, 09:38
by Fudgy666
Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 14:53
by Itsblue
Quick question what year , engine is in your van ,
Thanks
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Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 01 Jun 2016, 19:39
by itchyfeet
Itsblue wrote:Quick question what year , engine is in your van ,
Thanks
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The giveaway is in his signature, where's yours?
Perhaps you can't see signatures on your device?
1982 T25 2.0L Aircooled(CU) with Twin Solex's No idea what version/type of camper conversion
Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 09:26
by Fudgy666
^WHS

Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 03 Jun 2016, 13:48
by Itsblue
Oh yes ! must put my glasses on !!
updated mine too !
Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 04 Jun 2016, 21:12
by kernewek
If your French is better than your German SK also have the bush in stock . . . genuine VW part as well
http://www.serial-kombi.com/en-GB/trans ... 982-n37954" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Craig
Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 04 Jun 2016, 22:20
by silverbullet
The SK site is viewable in English. I have never failed to be disappointed by SK: short orders/back orders, wrongly listed parts etc etc
I won't buy from them now.
Ich fahre einen Bulli. Ich hilfe mir selbst...meistens!
Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 04 Jun 2016, 22:25
by george2490
Really surprised by your poor experience SB, I have spent hundreds of pounds with them on parts not available elsewhere and never let me down.
Re: Mystery Gear linkage bush/rubber
Posted: 05 Jun 2016, 20:10
by kernewek
I only use SK in a push, despite them being in the same country as me. Oftentimes it's cheaper to order from the UK or Germany, even with the additional delivery costs, but it's true they do carry a few items you'll struggle to find elsewhere.