Shift linkage, was Re: Working in the heat!

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

I had a TSR shift linkage sent from the UK years back, the ends look 
nearly identical to those shown in Dons' pics.  The one thing I did to 
take care of the dust/dirt issue was use the original rubber washers VW 
installed on the linkages from the factory.  This covers the opening at 
the base so dirt is much less likely to get in there and go 
a'sanding...  (these are the rubber washers that normally come in the 
bushing rebuild kits, but you can get them individually too...

David

Dan Bubb wrote:
> Well, if they're Teflon lined then no.
> Otherwise I'd think they'd need some sort of lubrication, but the underhood environment with all the dust and dirt isn't going to be a good place for any exposed lubrication since it'll catch the dirt and carry it into the bearings.
> I'd leave them unlubricated.
> Personally I'm using shielded rod ends from McMaster Carr, PN 6058K42.
> Dan
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> From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca>
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 10:49 AM
> Subject: Re: Working in the heat!
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>> I imagine the Scott Williams version is similar, as Scott Rose doesn't do
>> them anymore. Do those joints need any sort of lube? 
>>
>> Cathy
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