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• Shift guide boot
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 11:46:49 -0800
  I did maintenance on the full shift linkage for my 1982 and lubricated everything with the specified moly grease. At the transmission end I...
• Re: No Warning: Manual tranny now stuck in reverse! HELP!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:55:22 -0800
  Get a buddy, who drives a stick, to move the shift knob inside through the gears. Watch the linkage from front to back while...
• Shift Linkage Help
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 17 May 1999 11:07:45 -0700
  Howdy there, My stick-shift lever is about 3" lower than it was before my sister borrowed it, and reverse is very easy to...
• Interest in Older Vanagon Shift Linkage reproduction
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:11:14 -0400
  I am starting a program to reproduce some of the No Longer Available shift linkage parts for the 80-83 Vanagons. The first part...
• Re: Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 12:56:25 -0400
  ...Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation >> >> I just found a cool .pdf on adjusting the van shift linkage (syncro) >
• [Fwd: Need help; shifter linkage '81 Vanagon]
  Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
  Thu, 21 May 1998 18:10:59 -0700
  The guide pin on the 81 should have a 13mm nut cast to the inside of the mount then you could hold it with...
• Re: Balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 11:04:12 -0600
  ...I spray all moving linkage parts about every 2 months with WD40. The front I get whenever the spare tire is out. By shifter...
• shifting woes
  Historical mailing list - David Ruppe
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 10:32:46 -0400
  ...shifter seems stiff, and the gears are in slightly different locations. any ideas what to look at first? this better just be linkage..... thanks...
• UH-Oh!
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 15:04:06 +0000
  Have you been through the adjusting process for the gear shift rod and linkage?. Things along the length of that thing wear and drift...
• was: I'm lazy now: fixed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 2 May 2006 13:19:11 -0400
  ...shifter bracket on the trans, push > towards the > trans and tighten. This usually helps. If not, then you need to > turn the > rear linkage...
• Re: Shift Problem after engine install?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:30:08 -0700 (MST)
  ...They tell me that it might be bushings in the shift linkage, the clutch thrust bearing, or the slave cylinder. A while back, I...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Dowell
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 20:26:08 EST
  ...trans is an85' i need the complete shifter assembly and the 9 foot shift rod w/all linkages and bellcrank.etc thanx t.dowell
• Re: Manual Shifter Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 21 May 2010 17:49:55 -0700
  ...the shift lever in > > cab should sit when transmission in neutral. > > > > On my linkage, noticed some play at U joint at rear shift rod...
• Re: Friday Trivia Question, Westy Owners Only
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 1 Feb 2013 20:41:54 -0800
  ...Occurred to me a while back that it might be handy for anyone traveling solo to help diagnose shift linkage or clutch lever issues...
• Re: Shift linkage BROKE and floating
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:28:51 -0700
  pull up the rubber boot on shift lever in cab. Look for excessive play at ball etc. at base of lever. Those parts eventually...
• I did it
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:27:21 -0500
  ...New rubber bellows at rear of shift linkage, greased pin Cleaned and lube'd everything Adjusted shift linkage Lots of zip ties I have...
• Re: Sudden Shifting Difficultys
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 16:56:12 -0500
  ...Shift linkage bushings > B. Clutch Master Cylindar > C. Pilot Bearing > > Can anyone give me some advice before I get all > dirty?(its very muddy...
• Re: lazy...thread type on shifter knob
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:27:50 -0800
  ...Not good for the old linkage parts. > > There is no indication on my shift knob that even hints you must push > down the shift...
• Re: Shift buzz
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:03:22 -0400
  ...rear bushing for the front and rear shift rods. > > I've tried the gear shift lever/linkage adjustment described in Bentley > 34.12 twice...
• Re: Lubing clutch pedal
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 4 Jun 1998 23:39:09 -0700
  ...The shifter goodies are inside a metal box that bolts to > the underside of the van and the accelerator linkage is hidden inside a...
• Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 16:48:55 -0800
  ...The DK type can be converted to bus nose shift and so are sought by dune buggy types since they are stronger than other...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:13:27 -0800
  Most of the time I make vanagon shift linkage.. the early 82 style, and the later ones like yours .. just by inspection, lubrication, and...
• Re: linkage problems?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Aug 94 10:06:37 ADT
  > > . If it will not >shift out of gear (1st) but the clutch releases when pushed in, could this be >a linkage problem?? Or is...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:59:28 -0700
  you'd be taking a step backwards in terms of how good the shift linkage design is ..... the early linkage, which you'd have...
• Re: what causes 3rd & 4th gear to go out?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 07:50:24 -0700
  ...Shift linkage or the internal shift rods usually get broken trying to force the thing into gear. At the same time, the slider cracks...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:42:21 +0000
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• Re: Additions and corrections to Technical Transmission Question.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 09:13:29 -0700
  ...Except for maybe problems in the adjustment of the shift linkage during the reinstall?
• Re: 82 tranny
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 04:55:19 -0700
  ...The shift linkage is very different. Any 2wd waterboxer tranny from 83-91 will work fine. Mark Jere Hawn wrote: >Hi All, > > > >Will an...
• Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:09:57 -0800
  ...the plastic parts in the base of the shifter ... I find those getting tired. I also find a lot of slop in shift linkage...
• FW: Re: vanagon 5-speeds
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 07:28:31 -0700
  ...Also, you > may opt for the factory 5-speed shift linkage. We sell all of the parts to > upgrade to this linkage for $285...
• Re: Manual tranny 3rd gear jumpout
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 13:39:02 -1000
  ...questions ( and miles on trans ) I asked in another post. 'Generally' ..the shift linkage 'can't" cause it to jump out of gear, not...
• Linkage problems,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:06:07 -0500
  Hi Everyone, Haveing some shifting promblems. Van was just krowned a few weeks ago so all linkage is properly lubed and that part is...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Musing About Recent Trip - Too Long
  Historical mailing list - David
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:30:14 -0500
  ...Maybe not the smartest thing, but nevertheless… > > Put in power steering and make sure that the shift linkage is in good shape and kept...
• Re: Installed Long Coolant Pipes Wrong? (Pic)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:18:29 -0800
  ...Pics looking forward above fuel tank at linkage/heater hoses (old shift linkage): http://tinyurl.com/3775v9y close up heater hoses through hole mid...
• Re: tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:22:49 -0800
  ...boots that cover the shifter linkage at the tranny? > > My '90 has three of them - two on the shift rod on either side of...
• Automatic shift point adjustment....anyone done this?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:59:42 -0400
  ...2nd gear....shifts into 3rd about 3300 rpm........and when this happens, 3rd is just a slight drop in rpm.........seems that the shift...
• Re: Aircooled transmissions better?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:03:49 -0700
  ...the shift linkages are different between the two types.........and this adapts your 2.1 waterboxer shift linkage to work with this early type...
• Shifter ball boot needed!
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:54:30 -0500
  Hi all I removed the gear shifter ball from the trans linkage and the boot was bearly there. Any one know a source for...
• Re: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 19 May 2010 16:38:34 -0700
  You have to push down on the shifter to get 1st gear if you use a 4 speed linkage on a 5 speed transmission...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:08:17 -0800
  ...So before I start tearing into things, can I: >> >> Swap in an entire '85 shift linkage and transmission. (from shifter in >> cab to transmission...
• Re: Uh-Oh! Tranny or Shift Linkage?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 19:31:55 -0400
  ...He said to adjust the vanagon by putting the shifter into reverse, then loosening the floor nuts and letting the plate end up where...
• SA 5-speed transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 08:11:35 -0700
  ...manual, the front shift-mechinism housing is the part of the shift linkage that contains the detents for the shifter. (This would eliminate the...
• Re: Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:15:39 -0800
  ...By adjusting the shift plate I improved the shift issue by about 75% In my case, I am running a slightly shortened WBX linkage...
• Re: Busted Shifter? Tis the Season!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 14:42:41 -0800
  ...I just installed this kit plus a few other shift linkage parts that Ken provided; 2- 251 711 207D 1- 251 711 167E 2...
• Help 84 Trans Leaking and Shifting Problems
  Historical mailing list - smko
  Tue, 03 Jun 1997 10:38:53 -0400
  ...Seems that adjustment and or linkage parts may be the culpret. If anyone else has experienced a problem shifting into 1st gear I would...
• Re: hard to shift into 2nd
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:17:25 -0800
  ...the 2nd engaged. *"It is very easy to get the Rear Shift Linkage Carrier Mispositioned"*. I suspect that too but the new cup has...
• Re: Shifting problem with 88 Westy (standard)
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 15:09:32 -0700
  Paul, when my westy started getting tight I removed the front shift linkage rod and discovered the bushings on the two front forks(the...
• Re: Manual tranny 3rd gear jumpout
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 17:32:36 -1000
  ...Has one of the most odd shift linkage > imaginable..... Front engine, rear transmission, torque tube to connect em, > and right on top of the...
• Re: Shift Linkage Help
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 17 May 1999 14:58:59 -0400
  ...Shift Linkage Help +AD4- Howdy there, +AD4- My stick-shift lever is about 3+ACI- lower than it was before my sister borrowed +AD4...
• Re: tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:11:31 -0800
  ...boots that cover the shifter linkage at the tranny? > My '90 has three of them - two on the shift rod on either side of...
• Re: clutch time
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:22:25 -0700
  ...Input shaft seal Axle seals Axle seal caps Rear main seal Shift linkage boots Additionally, be careful not to accidentally apply any unnecessary force...
• re: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 11:09:46 EDT
  ...I'm assuming /this means a linkage or shift coupling problem (the tranny has been good to /me so far.. no popping out, no...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 3 May 2010 20:18:35 -0700
  ...boots on both > sides of the rear shifter linkage, plus a torn boot where the linkage > enters > the tranny (but not torn on the...
• Re: Shift Linkage Help
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 17 May 1999 12:23:32 -0700
  ...if you mention THE LIST you get an additional 20% off!!! Holy Cow Batman!! -Matthew 84 weekender that doesn't shift, but will soon! :-)
• Re: Shift Rod Bushing Boots- necessary...?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:25:31 -0500
  ...Regards John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jim Johnston wrote: > In looking over the transmission, all the boots on my shift linkage are torn > to...
• Buzzing stick shift and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 09:12:20 -0800
  ...Arghhh!!! What have I done? Do I need to adjust the linkage? Adjust the plate at the base of the shifter? Why would changing...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gear selection problem.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 09:56:36 -0400 (AST)
  ...2nd, 4th and reverse works ok. > >Is it a linkage problem or is the gearbox broken ? yup, linkage. but first crawl underneath and completely...
• interference with braking (on radio)
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 08:15:32 -0600
  ...linkage/shifting flickering. Ideas?
• Tranny woes
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 17:13:31 -0700
  ...The shift lever goes into the positions, but nothing. No rumble or grind, even with the clutch not depressed (I'm depressed, though). Any...
• Re: shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 21:44:44 -0500
  >...so I'm guessing I need to rebuild my right rear wheel cylinder It's time to replace BOTH rear wheel cylinders. The cylinders...