[T3] Rattling shifter

[Jim Adney]

On 7 Feb 2011 at 14:21, Bryon Garvin wrote:

> I started to remove the coupler by turning the square nut.  After a 1/2
> turn, I realized all I had to do was pull the pin out of the shift rod in
> order for the rod to be removed.  So I left the coupler on and screwed the
> square nut back down (and put the wire back on).  What should that nut be
> contacting?  Does it seat in a dimple or something?

Yes, it seats in a dimple.

> While the pin was out of the coupler, I replaced the square plastic pieces
> and they were only slightly tighter that the OE coupler pieces.  I figured,
> while I was in there, I might as well replace them.  So, maybe I should put
> the old ones back in?

I doubt if they are the problem, but if they are stiffer than the 
OEs, then they would transmit more vibration.

I'd also look for some stiffer grease for the rod, ball, and socket. 
Extra viscosity there would also help. The old grease you found there 
was a lot thinner when it was new, but your fresh grease is probably 
thinner than optimum for thie application.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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