{"product_id":"jp-group-center-shift-rod-gear-selector-shaft-vw-vanagon-1980-1991-251711575b-jp-8728-0","title":"JP Group Center Shift Rod (Gear Selector Shaft, Center Section) | VW Vanagon 1980–1991 Manual | OE 251 711 575 B (JP-8728-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Center Shift Rod (Gear Selector Shaft) — VW Vanagon 1980–1991 Manual (JP-8728-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP-8728-0 is the center section of the Vanagon's long shift linkage, the gear selector shaft that runs under the floor between the front shift rod and the rear rod at the transaxle, for the 1980–1991 VW Vanagon with a manual gearbox. It replaces VW OE 251 711 575 B, JP Group ref 1131606200. Sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon (2WD) manual 4- and 5-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer EMPI; air-cooled, diesel and Wasserboxer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1986–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanagon Syncro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Syncro linkage differs in places; check your OE number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic transmission\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBay Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group JP-8728-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251 711 575 B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1131606200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924548310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCenter shift rod \/ selector shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 lb estimate, long package (not published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne center shift rod\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShift rod bushings (front, center and rear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront shift rod, rear rod, U-joint and clamp hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShifter base and shift lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vanagon has one of the longest shift linkages of any VW: from the shifter at the driver's seat to the transaxle at the very back. Any play or bend along the way multiplies at the lever. A bent or rusted center rod, or one whose joints have worn, gives vague shifting, difficulty finding reverse or first, gears that pop out, and a lever that wanders. Replacing worn rods and the bushings together is how you get back the tight shift Vanagons had when new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the position of each joint and clamp before you disassemble so the shift pattern stays centered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the plastic shift rod bushings while the linkage is apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease all bushings and joints with a light film of grease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the linkage at the transaxle end following the procedure in your workshop manual, then check every gear including reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSloppy Vanagon shifting is not always the rod. Before buying, get under the van with a helper moving the shift lever and watch the linkage. If the rod itself is straight but moves inside worn bushings, new bushings may be all you need. If the rod is visibly bent, rusted through, or its joint is loose on the rod, replace the rod. Also check the shift lever base and the U-joint at the transaxle, which are common wear points. Fixing every worn joint at once gives the best result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1987 Vanagon 5-speed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, EMPI lists 1980–1991 manual Vanagons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my Syncro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have not confirmed it. Check the OE number on your old rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 251 711 575 B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group cross-references JP-8728-0 to 251 711 575 B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually new shift rod bushings and, if worn, the U-joint at the transaxle end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit an automatic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a new JP Group part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. Legal for use on pre-pollution-controlled vehicles only.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JP Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67101033234547,"sku":"JP-8728-0","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/JP-8728-0.jpg?v=1793701585","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/jp-group-center-shift-rod-gear-selector-shaft-vw-vanagon-1980-1991-251711575b-jp-8728-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}