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November 25th 2004, 15:16
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hurst shifter
I have an opportunity to purchase a Hurst shifter for my 1302. What concerns or questions should I have in buying a used one? If I get it, should I install it in my stock drivetrain and enjoy it for a year or two, or should I just wait and use it when I get the Type IV and upgraded tranny?
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#2
November 25th 2004, 15:39
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Hell install it. It will not have to come out for a trans. change.
As for buying a used one, just check to make sure it isn't sloppy.
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NO_H2O 72 1302 Smack Black GL 73 Bus (2L CIS Powered) 66 Beetle, 73 Standard Beetle 72 Pinzgauer 710M Volksport Kafer Gruppe
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November 25th 2004, 23:02
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check it for play
ie the spring should really hard and keeping the lever alined at the imaginary 3rd and 4th line the reverse ring should work freely as well. just install it straight away. there isnt anything to make you feel better while you re waiting for another engine something to consider is getting a urethane shifter coupling kit and replace the old rubber one. believe me it will improve your mood... Chris
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November 29th 2004, 09:32
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I found out over the weekend two significant details about this Hurst shifter. The good: It's never been installed. The bad (my opinion only): It is the T-shifter type.
What do you think? Also, can the T-handle be removed and replaced by a knob? (Yeah, I know I should have asked. I brain-cramped. It just didn't dawn on me at the time because I thought all Hurst shifters for VWs were round-knobbed with an O-ring lock-out. I did leave the door open, though.)
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#5
November 29th 2004, 11:52
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I liked my "T" handled shifter... Once I got used to it I actually liked it better then the normal shifter handle. If you change your knob you might have some issues with trying to get it into reverse due to the reverse lockout mechanism...
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I love my money pit, uhm, err, I mean my car. 1969 beetle in the works... 2.0 type 4 DTM...  2004 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 crashed  www.volksport.net Volksport Kfer Gruppe
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November 29th 2004, 13:52
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Others have told me the same thing ... well, things -- liking it better and reversing issues. I'm very tempted since it's new (and I never see them on eBay for VWs unless they're well worn or needing something).
Curious, though -- why did you say "liked" -- as in past tense?
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