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• Adjusting Trans linkage
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 09:33:08 -0700
  ...the 2 bolts below the shifter a bit..not really loose, but just barely....gently smack the shifter towards the steering wheel ( for a...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:19:14 EST
  Michael, Yes, I'm using the 4 speed linkage. Weddle Industries will sell the 5-speed linkage or guide box that was designed for...
• Re: transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:35:50 -0800
  ...Is this a shift linkage mis-adjustment or is it the slider issue. What testing can be done to determine what is really going...
• Pilot bearing or shifter linkage?
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Wed, 13 May 1998 21:59:40 -0400
  Well after a search of the archives, I'm getting a bit more worried about my shifting problem. I read a posting by John...
• Re: Berg Short Shift Kit????
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 12:51:22 -0500
  ...Make sure your linkage is in good shape and your shifter is adjusted properly before installation of the kit. Tim Hannink Winter Park, Florida...
• Re: Cable Shift Linkage? (tranny)
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:28:04 -0700
  Super slick! I'm just waiting for list wisdom that will pop this balloon. Looks like there may be some clearance issues on a...
• Re: 1st gear shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Fitzgerald, Kevin
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 17:24:19 -0400
  ...1st gear shifting problem I have an '89 Sycro and am having problems shifting into first gear. All the other gears are fine (I...
• Shifting into 1st gear
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:21:58 -0600
  ...Is this something related to the shift linkage/shifter that can be easily fixed (it feels like you are pushing against something solid, and...
• Shift stop broken
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 11:42:08 -0800
  ...One, on the passenger's side, is an welded-on "rail" that appears to be where the shift linkage slides against when going from...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:18:10 -8
  Excessive play in the shift linkage and bushings was carefully considered ruled out in both the '82 and '91 (actually replaced the front bushing...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:40:06 -0400
  First off, the shift linkage on pre '83 vanagons is totally different. I don't know if you can use the older transmission with...
• out comes the tranny (again)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:50:58 -0600
  ...My shifter linkage is new from end to end. I have adjusted the linkage via Bently over and over, and have had some of...
• 1st gear popping out/jamming
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 00:41:30 CST
  ...i see by my records that i also replaced a bushing (251-711-209) in the shift linkage (under the shift lever) as well...
• Re: Cable Shift Linkage? (tranny)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:09:37 +1300
  ...ouch! That's without the work needed to install it and modify the shift-rods (the G50 has an inline coaxial shifter like the...
• Re: Shift Linkage problems
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:23:59 -0500
  Greg - the "u" shaped piece with the ball does not simply press onto that shaft (or at least that is the case with my...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:55:30 -0700
  ...being the linkage though as the H seems normal and it stays in each gear etc. It's weird though. The shifter seems to...
• Shifter rubbing noise
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 09:18:58 -0700
  ...After a couple of weeks, it developed a rubbing noise, just below and behind the shifter, when going into second gear. As I have...
• Re: Transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:48:12 -0800
  ...85 transmission + linkage)* * * *http://tinyurl.com/325lcdj* * * *I think ID of that part is too large for the older style shift rod but maybe...
• Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:26:00 +0000
  ...Finally I decided to loosen the bracket on the side of > the trans for the shift linkage and retighten ...like let it jiggle into...
• Re: More 5-speed answers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 20:14:58 EST
  ...You will also need to upgrade to the 5 speed shifter linkage (or so I have heard) and it generally runs around $350 or...
• Re: tranny suggestion Q
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 13:14:27 -0400
  ...To test this, while going for 1st, push the shifter down to clear to reverse lockout. If you can then find 1st, a linkage...
• Hard to shift into first gear after warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Tim Fong
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 02:36:47 EDT
  ...Thought it might be the linkage needed greasing, but shifts fine into 3rd and 4th. Time for a transmission rebuild at 80k mileage, replace...
• Tanny question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 13:43:04 -0700
  ...feels when shifting into second gear. It feels as if it is just barely catching second gear. I have fiddled with linkage adjustment a...
• anyone ever convert a manual to auto tranny 86-91?
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:47:00 -0700
  ...I can get the AT, starter, linkage and shifter. Is it worth the trouble? has anyone done it? what do you do with the...
• Re: heck-uva time realighning shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:24:48 -0800
  ...part of the aircooled linkage. The diesel tranny mounting position is very different and the shape of the rear shift rod is also very...
• Re: '86 4-speed Westy won't move: Worn out clutch or broken transmission?
  Historical mailing list - James Kim
  Mon, 18 Jan 2016 11:18:29 -0800
  ...I can also visually confirm that the shift linkage as are all refurbished and connected properly and it moves shifter at the transmission fro...
• Re: 2 SA Vanagon 5 Speed Trannies FS!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 21:17:47 PST
  ...The 5 speed shifter linkage is different than the 4 speed. The needed parts will cost around $350 (The total price could be a...
• Re: HELP CALL : clutch issue on the road?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:58:01 -0700
  ...If he can't change gears at all and shifter feels vastly different, then something is wrong with shift linkage. A quick look at...
• Re: Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 08:31:40 -0600
  ...But I sent my Vanagon to a local shop to have the gear shift adjusted properly, and it has been shifting sweet ever since...
• Re: Good source of used parts?
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:28:49 +0000
  Related - does the A/T system linkage below the shifter have a cover or something? I removed my spare tire this weekend (have a...
• vanagon windshield for sale + more stuff FS (scrapping a westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 04:48:08 EST
  ...plus vanagon doors, wheels, tires.....shifter assembly & linkage (4spd) rear and side glass...westy side windows...dash blower..engine wiring harness, etc.... + more (scrapping...
• Re: Broken 84 Tranny Shift Linkage - Stuck in NC!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sackin
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:33:50 EDT
  Everybody, Thanks for the help and advice. I ended up towing it to Raleigh, due to time constraints and lack of parts in the...
• Re: Magnum P.I. Van 1:1 scale on ebay!
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 08:39:30 -0500
  ...1st and 2nd gear? If it were something simple like the shift linkage he'd have said so. It'll likely be the 1st...
• A question about the boot that goes over the guide pin at transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 11:44:20 -0700
  ...I'm re-installing the complete shift linkage mechanism on my air-cooled Westy and I'm not sure if the rear of the...
• Need help; shifter linkage '81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 21 May 1998 17:12:30 -0700
  ...But since the guide pin is round, it's turning freely inside the rear shift rod. Result: the nut goes on only so far...
• Re: Shift Linkage Help
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 17 May 1999 11:35:16 -0700
  ...Mark "Pollard, Matthew" wrote: > Howdy there, > My stick-shift lever is about 3" lower than it was before my sister borrowed > it, and reverse...
• Re: berg shift kit
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 07:18:45 -0800
  ...having the shifter so low. For all of you looking to add the kit, make sure you inspect all of the linkage and replace...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:44:41 -0700
  ...the shift linkage about 6 inches forward than the '88. I'm not sure which front mount you would use. Parts like shift rods...
• more Vanagon stuff FS: addendum
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 14:08:30 EDT
  ...nice shape w/ armrests - vanagon dash blowers/htr cores -complete shift linkage, shifter, clutch pedal assy, etc (everything for a auto to manual tranny...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: syncro - shift linkage protective pipe
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:24:44 -0700
  ...common is it to have the protective pipe installed in the shift > linkage assembly? My van does not have it, and to tell you...
• RE: 87: shift rod bushing modification
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 6 May 1996 09:21:17 -0700
  ...You can still rebuild your linkage with new bushings and boots--I'm sure that would improve the shifting on your van. -Mark ---------- >From...
• Re: Diesel shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:44:57 -0800
  The rear shift rod for 82 came 2 ways. Same rod but different shapes. Diesels have the tranny tipped up very high at the...
• Re: 2 gears at once?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 00:54:52 +1200
  ...No way can the shifter linkage cause this. -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW...
• Re: How to correct "vague" 4 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:46:15 -0500
  ...I've seen various "repair" kits for the shifter linkage -- is this what I need, or does it sound like something needs to be...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:07:52 -0700
  ...stick onthe shift knob, other end on your ear flap... or stethoscope on the shift knob. the shift linkage is a direct sound path...
• Re: $#%&*!@ Shifter! Or, Zen and the Art of Hitting Reverse
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Sat, 22 Jul 1995 13:50:58 -0600 (MDT)
  ...shaft that protrudes from the tranny into the shift rod that attaches to the linkage up front. If that's missing it'll through...
• Re: I'm about to give up...
  Historical mailing list - Herr Wibo Fichten
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 20:30:55 -0400
  ...I am adjusting the transmission shift linkage. The second and the fourth gears are not going in deep enough, only get to the top...
• Re: Shifting problems how adjust linkage
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 11:25:08 -0400
  Howard, I'm new at this game & overwhelmed with the volume of information available. I've found two - http://www.sason.com/vanagon.nsf...
• Problem: transmission dropping out of 4th into neutral
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:30:54 -0500
  ...So I wonder if anyone has any idea what might cause this ? A month ago, I had a dealer work on the linkage (shifter...
• Re: Balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:54:24 -0700
  ...If the shifting improves, use some moly grease and coat any surfaces that the shift linkage touches. Karl Wolz > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• shift lever adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 12:15:30 -0400
  ...Or is the rear-most section of the linkage that goes from the shift lever in front to the clutch in back. As I...
• Re: 90 Vanagon 4spd won't shift/1
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 14:21:30 EDT
  ...suggested the shift coupling. Sounds like a good place to start. Please keep in mind, however, that if all the external linkage and couplers...
• Re: Manual shifting very difficult.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:04:19 -1000
  ...remove the aft end of the shift linkage from the 'lever with a ball on it' on the side of the trans. ( two nuts...
• Re: Shift Linkage Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 17:14:48 +0100
  ...In particular, he >mentioned lubing a shift linkage, which is easier to do with the gas tank >removed. I suppose that I should do...
• Diesel-Adjust the hydraulic clutch-SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 17:55:40 -0700
  Solved (I hope!) Sprayed WD40 on linkage in back and seems Gnormal so far. BUT- what is that grease (Zerk) fitting in the shifter...
• Re: Thinking about the 5 speed tranny switch?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 09:03:53 -0500
  ...need a welder? Did you have to alter the shift linkage? What does the shift pattern look like? etc. etc. etc. Thanks, Michael Townsend...
• Sudden shift linkage outage
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 20 May 2018 14:34:20 -0700
  ...No warning in weeks prior, smooth easy shifting. New UCA bushings a few weeks ago, followed by alignment at the VW dealer who checked...
• Re: Stiffness - 3rd Gear
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 12:06:58 EDT
  ...to shift into third gear. What could be causing this? > > sounds like the 3rd/4th gear slider hub problem.. might check your linkage first...
• paging Daryl, AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:12:40 -0700
  ...the vanagon -rebuild the trans on the work bench, - and adjust and/or repair shift linkage on the vanagon as needed. thanks. scott turbovans
• Re: Gear selection issue
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 11:39:05 -0700
  ...it attaches to transmission, lower linkage away from gear selector on transmission, then feel how transmission shifts via shift lever. You could also inspect...