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• Re: red mark on metric speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 2 May 2001 14:19:41 +1000
  ...Rodgers >88 GL Driver > >Joe Fortino wrote: >> >> the older vw bugs never had a tac meter so you used the red notches >> to shift...
• Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:52:01 -0500
  ...s for that- and turn one of the halves of the shift rod about > one or two clicks- this is a job for the...
• [T2] 82 aircooled vanagon tranny needed (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:13:30 -0500
  ...Can we just > change the shift rod?? Does anybody close to Va. have a good used one. > Later and > have fun Mark Dearing ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To...
• Re: calling redline lube heads
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:57:16 -0600
  From Redlines literature regarding MT-90 - "good shift ability, and synchro compatability and extra gear protection." When I got my 88 GL, I had...
• Westy interior source
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 13:03:49 -0600
  ...They don't have the shift rod assembly I need, though :-(. Dworkin
• Re: Capacity?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 16:02:28 -0600
  ...Had lots of shifting problems before the change over. I have an 88 GL. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:40:15 -0400
  ...http://www.bus-boys.com/shifter83.html I did find the boot in the picture finally after years of searching for it. I am...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 16:55:03 -0500
  It is a shifting issue that causes me to seek MT90 in the first place. No manual tranny van I ever drove shifted well...
• Re: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 11:01:27 -0700
  ...front, > in >> > about 87/88 to prevent the boot around the shift rod from being > compressed >> > so much that it popped out of 4th...
• Re: transmiision problem
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 10:59:41 -0700
  ...a cell phone or ?, and watch if shift lever at transmission image: (minus the shift rod) http://tinyurl.com/8gt48vp moves in a distinct...
• Re: Clutch of not? Help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 00:22:43 -0600
  ...It will help the shifting. Second, if the slave clutch cylinder bolted to the the tranny is leaking or wet, replace it and bleed...
• Re: Subject: German quality?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 24 Aug 2013 09:00:58 -0700
  ...The boot I installed between shift lever at transmission and shift rod cup https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4KtMFDqjAdc/S_colFXmcxI/AAAAAAAADGQ/Kv2Giic8_VI/s576...
• Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:34:40 -0700
  ...It seems to > engage to soon in really low gears, and doesn't shift cleanly out of re > verse and first, or go back...
• Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:02:18 -0700
  ...and that the bracket has to be bolted on the forward side to allow for that shifter rod travel. silly that it'll fit...
• Re: 84 manual transmission - pops out of 4th
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:06:23 -0500
  ...I think the bushings around the shifting rod next to the transmission are worn out. No other noises, no hard shifting. Clutch, pilot bearing...
• Re: Part needed-Selector lever
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 21:41:07 EST
  ...Anybody have one? Will take complete rear shift rod if needed. Thank you, Dennis
• Re: Looking for correct name or terminology f or a push-pull
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 2 Dec 2013 18:43:55 -0500
  ...as gear shift cables. Many light aircraft use a > push/pull bowden cable for the throttle control, and here it is normal > for the...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 May 2016 21:00:28 -0400
  ...11:32 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> What would be some causes for the autotranny not to shift into 3rd gear. >> It...
• Filling the transmission
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:08:04 -0700
  ...However, unless I start taking off hoses and shifting rods (and maybe not even then) there doesn't seem any way to get the...
• Re: Front end vibration
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:00:58 EDT
  In a message dated 8/28/05 6:57:55 PM, camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: << Speed point now shifted to 80 to 85...
• Re: automatic transmission adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 07:58:14 -0400
  ...It was really hard to shift. The selector to linkage part >just above the spare tire was incredibly dirty with a dirt and grease...
• Re: Manual tranny shift
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Mar 2016 03:25:20 -0600
  ...57 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > > Kudos has to go to Scott Lahey for his "how-to" on fixing my shifting > problem. Printed the email...
• ETKA owner help ('85)
  Historical mailing list - Santos
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 08:53:48 -0400
  ...pg 34.7 - the lever (fits only in one position on shift rod) pg 48.9 - front pump bracket thank you very much in...
• Re: 1st Gear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 11:20:29 -0600
  ...the change to Redline MT 90 soved all the shifting problems. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver. Ari J. Posner wrote: > So the latest...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 07:32:54 -0700
  ...common if you have those shifter plastic parts worn out also the end > 'cup' of the rear linkage rod does (I have seen some...
• Duh! What gear we in?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 07:27:26 -0500
  ...get my flashlight and lay under the van and manipulate the shift rod into what I know to be reverse position. I roll out...
• Re: My clutch failed , hard, today
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 May 2021 18:31:51 -0700
  ...Plus I can restore all the nagging worn out things… like shift rod leaking a bit on trans, clean up tranny, maybe drop gas...
• Re: question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork"
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:44:33 -0400
  The reverse "lockout" is accomplished by the "fence" on the right-hand side of the shifter box (under the car, directly underneath the gearshift...
• FS 84 motor FS parts
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 14:17:22 -0700
  84 short block FS # 2 rod is slapping but if you are planning on rebuild this would be a great start it has piston...
• Divorce sale- 82 Westy Diesel / not running $1500.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 13:11:54 EDT
  ...new radiator, heater core, all suspension bushings and tierods/balljoints, Berg shift kit, etc. 27X8.5/14 BFGs on 6.5" Mercedes steel wheels...
• 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
  ...I am using my stock four speed shifter but will switch to the five speed shifter because it will shift smoother. I just got...
• Re: Still frustrated with clutch problem (87 Westy Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Mon, 18 May 1998 10:57:31 -0400
  ...I still need to better inspect the shifter rod linkages (I haven''t gotten under the front yet), and I may have a loose...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:27:09 -0700
  ...1st gear by shifting the gear shift lever >>>> closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / >>>> linkage is possibly...
• Re: Shift rod bushing
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:50:33 -0400
  At 11:26 AM 9/16/2010, Tom Young wrote... >I have a feeling that I need to do that job, too. Where does...
• Grease Needle....an important find!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 11:13:47 -0500
  ...back on the transmission are two boots, that cover the shift rod bushing. I have been having problems finding 1st sometimes, the gear works...
• Re: Battery light on in park or neutral
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 9 Mar 2022 09:35:25 -0600
  ...35 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> > wrote: > > > > > > Just finished the Subaru conversion. Now the battery light comes on > when > > > shift lever is put...
• Re: Questions from a Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 17:05:54 -0600
  ...will eliminate some hard shifting problems that seem to be inevitable with the manual tranny. Good luck, Safe Journey. John Rodgers' 88 GL Driver
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:53:39 -0500
  ...1st gear by shifting the gear shift lever >>> closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / >>> linkage is possibly...
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 05:33:16 -0500
  Whole different shift rod set up than a vanagon...you are looking for an 80-83 vanagon air cooled tranny. ----- Original Message ----- From: "stephen...
• Re: CV click?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 08:31:26 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Dennis Haynes wrote: > The real difference is the torque shift. The outside wheel in a turn travels > much...
• Re: Low compression, more test results-busaid inying used vans!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 8 Sep 2012 13:33:19 -0700
  ...I do wonder sometimes.......was it oil /bearing failure leading to total rod cap and bolt failure ? or is it just rod bolt failure...
• Re: Front end vibration
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 20:28:56 -0600
  The tie rod is still on my list of "to be replaced" items before it goes back on an alignment rack. I over looked...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 21 May 2010 10:14:26 -0400
  ...I'm following the Bentley procedure to align the shifter. I >> am >> missing a plastic tab on the front shift rod, but didn't...
• Re: questions about automatics
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:33:36 -0400
  ...It kicks down just fine and I can hold it in any gear by moving >> the shift lever. It just seems to up shift...
• Re: Battery light on in park or neutral
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Mar 2022 22:34:10 -0500
  ...35 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Just finished the Subaru conversion. Now the battery light comes on when > shift lever is put...
• Vanagon Trans shift rod mount
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:45:32 -0500
  Hi all Well I picked up a 87 Vanagon that is Rusty beyond fix and the PO took apart the engine for rebuild of...
• Mystery hoses
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Sat, 16 Aug 1997 22:42:10 -0700
  ...What is the purpose of these hoses? do they go to the dash heater? I lubricated all the bushings that the shift rod passes...
• Re: Tranny Oil, a new tool!
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 00:07:22 -0800
  ...to not bump into the >exhaust pipe or interfere with the shift rod. > VW Lug bolts (male) also work - just thread on two nuts...
• Re: Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 20:56:07 -0600
  ...I did disconnect the shift rod and hung it up with the stud > removed from the trans. > Yes, it was the pilot shaft needle...
• Re: Need bead-blasting, powder-coating and re-chroming refs in Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:05:19 -0400
  ...actually rode in one once.The owners manuel was like new.We could not figure how to open the hood. The stick shift comes...
• Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 07:02:22 -0500
  ...Result is no clashing, minimal resistance in shifting into next gear. This all works for me very well. John Rodgers 88GL Driver All of...
• Re: G 50 - What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 16:45:40 -0000
  John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> said: > Can any one tell me what a G 50 (?) tranny is and what's so special with...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:59:40 -0700
  ...251711176- Alloy Shifter guides under the front shifter in >>>>> the 2wd >>>>> Vanagon for $20 >>>>> 2. 251919051H- Syncro Gas tank Level Sender- $199 >>>>> 3. 251957809J...
• Re: trans mount
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Wed, 12 Jul 95 12:02:14 EDT
  ...I lowered the > jack and shifting is really stiff. The shift rod is bottoming out on the > guide. somethings not right. I think I...
• Re: Brakes: out of the frying pan, and into the fire!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:58:53 +0000
  ...Ken On Mon, Feb 15, 2016, 8:41 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Got my van back today. Engine runs fine. But...
• Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 21 May 2010 05:59:04 +0100
  ...I'm following the Bentley procedure to align the shifter. I > am > missing a plastic tab on the front shift rod, but didn't...
• Re: Carat with new engine/overhauled auto tranny.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:26:34 -0500
  ...pass through the shift sensor on its way > to the starter selanoid? > > > On 24-Aug-2016, at 18:05, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: gov't sure fire way to destroy an engine Re: about oil additives
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:49:47 -0400
  ...This is the policy shift and is the reason an older early 90s subie ej22 can be legal if you follow the KEP EO...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:04:48 -0800
  ...I now >> have brand new center shift rod bushings for the Vanagon Air Cooled and >> Diesel from 80-83.5! It is almost like...
• Re: [Re: part number]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 2 May 2001 10:33:53 MDT
  ...171 711 166 - bushing (2 required) - these are the bushings where the pin goes through the shift rod. You have to get at these...