Transmission

This shift lever lives on the transmission and is the link between the rear shift rod and the input to the trans.  The nylon ball wears down over time and the resulting play creates sloppy shifting. Fits 1983-91 watercooled vans, including Syncros...

If you separate the final drive from the automatic section this large o-ring should be replaced. We used to sell this as a kit with the big horseshoe-shaped gasket, but it is no longer available separately. If you need the gasket you will need to buy the...

Metal shift base. Also available in our complete shifter base kit. Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to get the detail.   Ref ID: 171711107A

Pack of two socket bearings required to rebuild the shifter base of all manual-transmission Vanagons.  These are also included in our complete shifter base rebuild kit. Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to get the detail.  

Genuine VW shift fork guide ball sleeve.  There are six required for all manual transmission Vanagons. We HIGHLY recommend replacing these ball sleeves at each transmission rebuild as the slider ball bearing can fall into the transmission if this...

This kit contains the two bushings and the special bolt and nut that fasten the shift lever to the shift rod. You will receive: 1 bolt, 2 bushings, and 1 nut. Fits 1983-91, 2WD and 4WD. Ref ID: 251798116 Shop by Diagram Hover over the icon and click to...

Automatic transmission - O-ring for the pinion shaft. Ref ID: 010409259A

Fill plug for 2WD (manual & automatic transmissions) and 4WD. Uses 17mm allen wrench. Also for syncro owners this is the fill plug for the front diff as well. Sold individually Ref ID: WHT001937

Plastic hemisphere for the14mm Vanagon shifter.  This part slips in the bottom of the metal shifter lever (what you shift with) and is captive in a round shell that limits the travel of your shifter.  If your shifter has become sloppy, it may...