VW Beetle - Super Beetle Restoration Shifter Bushing Installation DIY Video!

VW Super Beetle and Beetle Shifter Bushing Installation DIY How To Video
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[@velasco36]

Thanks for posting! I have a 73 Super Bee and need to replace the bushing. I was only finding tutorials on how to replace it on the regular beetles and was uncertain on how it would work super beetles, now I know! Thank you for your videos!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re very welcome, and I want to thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. That means a lot to me, I always hope these videos are helpful.

[@jamesperez6061]

Love all the videos

[@robertlong6118]

You really helped me on this bro thanks!!

[@firestorm521]

Great video! Very good points made. Was able to get it done fairly quick and easy because of the video! Keep up the good work!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much, I am glad the video was helpful! And thank you very much for taking the time to comment!

[@jasonsolis6689]

I commented on the video you made with the standard beetle doing this same job. I apologize for doubting you. I never saw the plate you pulled the tube out of while i was under my car. Please accept my apologies.

[@timinjapan3836]

Oh, I hope you get notifications of comments for your older videos! Thank you so much for this. It gave me the confidence and, more importantly, the knowledge to be able to do this on my 1996 Mexican. Sloppy, sloppy shifting, grinding when down-shifting from 3rd to 2nd because it was trying to go into reverse. It was not a good scene. I gathered the parts (shifter bushing with ring, grease, twine rope, cage with all hardware and bushings and set out to rectify the situation. Good thing I had watched your video b/c my twine rope broke and I had to "manually" feed it through. DON'T use twine. However, I was prepared for almost any situation due to your video. Except that the cooler hoses for the factory installed air conditioner go through the tunnel and out the front cover so pulling the shifter rod was a little tight. But success was had, all thanks to you!! Rock on bro! You are the best!

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

I did my shifter bushing 23 years ago. I had a friend help me. I hope its still in good condition. The string tip was a nice idea.

[@YoeWillie]

Shift rod out, rope still attached, back in tunnel... waiting for new bushing tomorrow. Can hardly wait to get rid of the shifter slop! Thanks for the video!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re very welcome, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. It’s definitely a night and day difference.

[@sevoserver912]

Just replaced the shift coupler and shift rod bushing on my 78 super beetle convertible. No play and vibration noise anymore. Very responsive shifting now. I got the parts from JBugs. Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I used the rope as you did and the shift rod was led back into position without hanging up. Great video and tip! Thanks

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Sevo, and thank you for being here I appreciate it.

[@mxwlj6974]

Great video, thanks for all of them you put out. I just replaced my bushing alone. My trans is out so I used your string idea but ran it to a pulley behind the car and pulled the string myself as I fed the shift rod through. Thank you again, keep them coming.

[@michaelrobinson1945]

When I bought my Beetle I inspected the coupler and the bushings were still soft, sincethe shifter wasn't sloppy I thought the bushing was OK. While replacing the carpet I found that the bushing was worn out. So, I'm waiting for the parts. There's no wear on the yoke, but it has to be done sooner rather than later. Thanks for, yet again, a no nonsense video.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for being here Michael, I actually did an updated version of my shifter bushing video, I believe it was up about three weeks ago. It makes such a massive difference when you change the coupler, and also the bushing inside of the tunnel. Makes for a nice tight shift. Thanks for being here.

[@georgedalman2222]

Very good and informative you will see from me if there are other problems. Thank you have a blessed day. George

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you for being here George, I’m actually doing another video on that, but it won’t be for about three weeks. I have to put one in another car. I truly hope you have a blessed day also, thank you for saying that!

[@gunsnsails]

Thanks so much for this. I've been doing research but no other videos I've run across have given the information to include where mistakes can happen. Priceless!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much for being here. I truly appreciate it. I make these videos in hopes of helping others. As the videos go on and become newer, I’m starting to learn to get better camera angles so everyone can see what I’m doing. I will be doing a 1968 next so the journey will start all over again. Thanks for being part of the community here.

[@thebadbug7026]

Great stuff! My car does not want to go in first gear so I will be starting with the bushings you replaced on this vid! Thanks for sharing!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Very welcome! I’m glad you’re here watching the videos. Make sure to do both bushings, I just prefer as I stated in the video to use the factory cage, I hope that made sense. And just put new rubbers in it

[@stevehughes6444]

Very good informative advice, this will come in useful for when I change my bushing. Thank you.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Steve Hughes You’re very welcome Steve and thank you for being here. It’s a noticeable difference and so worth doing.

[@williewillteeztorres8502]

Another informative video

[@VolksStokes]

You’re a legend! Thanks for another awesome video!! Danke!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much, I truly appreciate the nice comment.

[@josevazquez1245]

Looking for a 1972 VW super beetle original steering wheel. Joe.

[@ferdinandbaez2410]

Great video. Now I know how to tackle this task. Having problem shifting can’t get 3rd gear to engage. I guess the coupling is over 50 years old. Will order the replacement kit. Thanks again for all the hints

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re very welcome I hope it has been helpful. If you have a standard Beetle I also did another one very similar. Not long ago

[@Valery_plays]

I took the shifter out without the rope today. Hope I can get it right.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’ll get it, just take your time and move slow.

[@PunkRockerDad]

Thanks for showing your mistakes!!! I was hoping you would show the shifter install because my “finger” isn’t getting into the slot in the front of the shift rod (‘66) so the shifter rotates. I noticed your rod sits really high in the tunnel so I’m going to use a dental mirror to examine the bushing. I guess it could be the spring needs to be stretched…

[@gman824]

Great informative video! 😁👍 I haven’t yet done one yet though, but I’m sure to do it as you instructed. Makes me wanna cut the top half of a tunnel on a rust up chassis I have. Just to show the complete insides. All the tubes as you showed. I’ve gotta cut it up for scrap anyways. I want the front beam mount to make a jig to narrow a beam in the future. So why not?🤔😃👌

[@PopularityContest]

This is definitely a job that I pay someone to do.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Popularity Contest Honestly it’s not horrible, but I did edit out the swearing! 😁

[@superstrat6714]

One more time thank you. My 74 super also thanks you....and my wallet. Gracias amigo

[@js-fx830]

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[@patrickwitt1323]

Brilliant video! I checked my bushing. It looks good but the ring clip has come off and is forward of the bushing, around the rod. But it seems to be working. I cannot put it back on. Will it work without that clip in place?

[@dannycarr8181]

Thanks for the insight. My '75 does not have the access panel in the front like yours does, so I am unable to clean the shift rod. I'll keep that in mind before I buy another one. 🤦‍♂️

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hi Danny! Are you certain you don’t have a plate to remove? That’s the only way to get the tube out, and installed from the factory. Please go to my website and click the contact section. Send me an email with a photo of the front end underneath!! I’ll help you through this! sladesvwbeetle.com

[@erikjohnson2935]

@@SladesVWBeetle I'm changing the one on my '72 Super Beetle as I write. Mine has no access plate either. There's two bolt heads up front but there is no plate under them to remove. The entire front bulkhead is one large piece that goes all the way across the front and it looks as though I'd have to remove half the front underneath sheet metal to get that large panel off. The last foot of the rod towards the transmission is a little rough. I wish I could get it out to smooth it out.

[@kenburkham5483]

Steering box for 72 super?

[@kenburkham5483]

My nerve damage went away at 7 days of sobriety, 118 days today.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Congrats!!! That’s awesome news!!!

[@kenburkham5483]

Steel wool?

[@chinaclipper1]

Did I miss the first part of this technique? Do you/did you remove the front part of the frame head?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes, I removed the cover from under the bulkhead in the front. I also did one on a standard beetle kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2qsf6JjpLGom6s

[@rolandovazquezmolina7518]

Thank you! this is very informative, I will actually be working on this next month... I have a couple of questions if that's ok: 1. I read somewhere that it is possible to do all this without removing the shift rod since the super beetle has "enough room" up front, is this true/advisable? 2. There are mixed opinions on whether we should use safety wire on the shift rod, what's your advice? Thanks again!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Your very welcome! You don’t have to remove the shift rod completely, but you should. Here’s why! There’s a lot of build up on the rod from over the years. I prefer to wire wheel and put fresh grease on the rod, so it moves smoothly through the new bushing. It truly makes a big difference! What do you mean by safety wire?

[@rolandovazquezmolina7518]

@@SladesVWBeetle thank you so much! I will do that. And some people install safety wire on the coupling: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=731993

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Ohhhh, sorry my brain was stuck on the tube. I sincerely never have. But honestly it is a good idea from what I read. I usually use blue loctite and crank it down.

[@rolandovazquezmolina7518]

@@SladesVWBeetle that makes sense!! Thanks for all the help

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Your welcome, and thanks for being here! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@RaymondLohengrin]

For the shifter coupling, I use the original metal cage and make or cut out of the bushings pieces from thick rubber material from old sandals soles. I made the replacements for my 1971 Super Beetle five years ago and they are intact and work perfectly. Here my video showing how to make them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqCyZoCuf5Wema8

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much for chiming in Ray!! I always like using the original cage. I agree 100%. So far I’ve bought the original rubber from Wolfsburg west. But what you’re saying makes sense thank you so much

[@RaymondLohengrin]

@@SladesVWBeetle I will take a photo of the material I used. The problem was that I went to the local auto parts and they did not have it and I need to drive that car right away. I knew I had a material that would work so I used it to replace the bushings. Now I have it in the car all the time in my spare parts emergency kit box 😊

[@RaymondLohengrin]

@@SladesVWBeetle Here showing how I fabricated the bushings using Neoprene. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqCyZoCuf5Wema8

[@carlohiomile]

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[@SladesVWBeetle]

Carl St.Angelo Thank you!!!! Mine have been doing that since I was a little kid. Quite embarrassing to be honest. I’m looking up the gummies right now!! Thanks for caring!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

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[@carlohiomile]

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[@SladesVWBeetle]

Carl St.Angelo I will try to find you on there thank you very much. On Facebook I am “slade beetles” , Just in case I can’t find you. Thank you for the link I will check them out this evening. I would be thrilled if I can get these tremors to stop. I mean it’s been going on since I was a kid and I’m 56 years old now.

[@Willyamsii]

Didn’t show how to remove the front access plate. The only part I needed to see. God dammit

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I was actually quite new to filming in the beginning. I did another video, but that’s on the standard beetle. Is yours a super beetle?

[@Willyamsii]

@@SladesVWBeetle yes it’s a super beetle

[@Willyamsii]

@@SladesVWBeetle your new video with the beetle,the holes aren’t the same

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@Willyamsii no, they will be different. On the 73 super beetle that I had, in the front, you have to loosen the bolts to the sway bar. And up inside, where the shift tube would come out, you will see 2- 10 mm bolts on the bulkhead. When you remove those. You will pull the front, part out, and down to the ground and then you will see the access hole. It’s so hard to describe on here because I can’t put photos on the comment section.

[@Willyamsii]

@@SladesVWBeetle do you have Reddit to send pictures or an email,or a video chat if you’d be down to help me?

[@josevazquez1245]

Looking for a 1972 VW super beetle original steering wheel. Joe.