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• Gear selection issue
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 11:41:55 -0400
  ...The shift lever acts like it hitting something so it wont swing over to the 3/4 gear side of the shift box. The...
• Re: syncro trans gear engagement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 11:32:49 -0400
  ...syncro trans gear engagement >Michael Sullivan wrote: > ><< I have the same deal -- suddenly hard to get >into first gear, shifts fine everywhere else. Should...
• first gear hard to get into
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Tue, 4 Sep 2018 14:59:09 +0000
  ...Now first gear is touchy to get into, but all the other gears are fine. I did remove the cast track for first and...
• transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:50:44 -0700
  ...This transaxle would not go into or stay in first gear.� second gear holds great but getting there is sometimes a little "iffy".� no...
• Re: Help, 85 shifting problems
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Sep 1996 16:55:30 +0200
  ...If this problem comes worth, the first gear shifts in only by pushing down the gearlever (like on rear). Helmut '80 Camper
• Re: Recycling gear oil
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 13 Apr 2003 02:11:41 -0400
  ...David, > > Pour the used gear oil into your door panels, and rear quarter panels. > This will stop any rust or corrosion fom starting--or...
• Re: shifting anomaly ...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 5 Oct 2015 10:02:51 -0700
  ...starting engine cold, in gear clutch pedal down, I'd hear a "thud" and the bus would lurch forward a bit. I'm certain...
• Re: Manual Tranny oil levels
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:16:54 -0500
  <<<SNIP>>> shifting problems in the 091-1 gearboxes with the non-Moly coated syncro rings and the petroleum based gear oil. <<<SNIP>>> I replace...
• Re: Redline gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 06:29:22 -0700
  ...Redline gear lube Hi, I am a new owner of a 87 Westy GL. I want to change the gear oil & have read the...
• Re: Life after speedometer, why do they break?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 04:43:38 -0500
  ...http://www.paspeedo.com/vdo_odometer_gears.htm jonathan On Mon, 14 Mar 2005, Al and Sue Brase wrote: > Is there a retail source...
• Re: Sluggish gear changes
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 7 Oct 1999 23:05:45 -0400
  ...Sluggish gear changes Recently I've noticed a sluggishness (slowness) while starting to drive my 85 Westy off in first gear and sometimes into...
• Re: Speedo repair question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 16:14:10 -0700
  ...Also, as per your comment, I also made a small bracket (tab) to keep the shaft and gear in place should either "walk" out...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:15:57 -0700
  ...I always get better gas mileage when I run at a higher RPM and a lower gear unless I am running on a freeway...
• Re: using 2nd gear from a standing start
  Historical mailing list - John Olmsted
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 13:16:40 -0500
  ...I don't know what your gear ratios are on that van, but 2nd gear starts from a standing stop require a fair amount...
• Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 19:56:33 -0700
  ...Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear > > > > > Michael, > > > > > > You may ask others for suggestions but mine is to drain and > frefill > > the > > > transmission with synthetic gear...
• Re: [Syncro] Conclusion on 235/75-15s--Thumbs Down on 4th
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 22:37:53 -0500
  ...The approximate gearing is now 3100 rpm at 70 mph, although I have yet to measure that precisely. It will cruise quite easily at...
• Re: R&R Transmission with winch?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 9 Jan 2010 20:41:54 -0500
  ...Unbolt the necessary hardware, unbolt the front gearbox mount, lower engine and gearbox until you have clearance, steady engine on jack stand, slide rolling...
• Re: Possible problem with 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 17:22:08 -0700
  ...It's crunching going up and going down to 3rd gear. Do I need a new 3rd gear? Best regards.
• High speed hiccup and noise in 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 15:13:42 -0800
  ...Also, the gear whine in all gears appears to have increased. I haven't checked the tranny oil, but no signs of a leak...
• Re: Thanks to Dennis Haynes! Gearbox rebuilt!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 31 May 2017 21:50:31 -0400
  ...S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > All, > >> Dennis Haynes rebuilt my Syncro gearbox. I installed it and have been driving for a couple of weeks...
• Suddenly it won't ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:08:40 -0800
  ...I can not take it out of third gear without some kind of forcing. It also grinds gears in very cold mornings. What is...
• Re: Pre-starter grind
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 22:05:32 -0500
  ...Ring gear on fyiwheel bad. Remove the starter and inspect the ring gear for warn teeth. This is going to be a pain. You...
• Re: Euro Ring & Pinions For Syncro Available
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 12:46:34 -0800
  ...Another fun thing was with the overdrive, transfer case, and the 4 spd transmission, I had 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears! (I...
• re Shifting, no clutch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 14:50:12 -0800
  ...I even managed to drive mine home on the LA freeways, in fourth gear! Another listmember suggested not *jamming* the shifter from one gear...
• Re: 4th Gear Ratio Swaps?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 22:07:30 -0700
  ...4th Gear Ratio Swaps? > This question spouts from the recent MPG discussion.......... > > Is there a direct VW 4th gear swap out there that reduces...
• Re: stock gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Mon, 23 Jan 2006 14:51:06 -0700
  ...they said "normally we would put in a 1.18 or 1.14 > 3rd gear and a .77 4th gear." isn't .77 stock...
• Re: Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 16 May 2000 01:04:20 +0200
  ...I was told it was a 5 speed but I have 6 forward > gears. Between 4th and 5th is a lower gear that seems...
• shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 16:59:02 -0500
  Yet another one, I have been following this thread for a little bit as I too have a problem with shifting into first gear...
• Re: Wurstfalia pops into neutral at 60 mph in fourth gear??
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 18:38:08 -0800
  ...It goes right back into gear and then drives just > fine. It has not done it at lower speeds, or in any > other gear...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:36:40 -0700
  Are you changing out the gear oil, or just topping it off? The simplest way I've found to get it in there is...
• Re: Speedometer Source
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:34:27 -0400
  ...The odometer and trip meter are the only parts that use the gearing. My bad... Sometimes, you really are Str8, even though you're...
• Re: Jill's '85 Vanagon & 4th gear/1
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 14:08:42 EST
  ...it can cause difficulty in shifting into either 1st or 2nd gear. I did a '84 091-1 box last month with just this...
• WTB: 4sp gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 14:16:43 -0800
  I'd like to buy a used 4-speed gearbox for my 84 1.9l Vanagon. Specifically, I'd like a gearbox that works...
• man. trans clac-a-dee-clac source found
  Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
  Wed, 19 Sep 2001 13:41:00 +0200
  ...Sunday morning I found the real reason for the above 'sound' of my (86 Quantum, 220kmi) 2nd gear at half load: the 3rd gear...
• Re: UPDATE - Re: urgent "shifting problem" -problem WORSE
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 17:42:13 -0400
  ...If I take it out of gear now with the engine on, it's almost > impossible to get it back into any gear. > > AND...
• Tachless Vanagons (1984)
  Historical mailing list - Les Shiaman
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 21:57:53 -0800
  ...First gear limit ---> 20 mph Second gear limit ---> 40 mph Third gear limit ---> 65 mph Can some you who have the same model I...
• Re: jumps out of 4th gear...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:09:21 -0400
  ...Apply and release throttle while gently pushing the shifter forward in third gear. If shifter noticeably moves forward/back with change in throttle then...
• Re: Popping out of 4th gear!!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:34:57 -0600
  I've noticed shifter moving in most if not all gears,Ill start with motor/trans mounts and linkage while looking for my leaks...
• Re: [Q] Decreasing gear ratio
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jan 95 00:03:09 -0700
  ...Apparently there were four versions of this tranny, with normal and mountain gears, with and without limited slip. I examined my case and it...
• Re: David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 21:02:04 -0700
  ...David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind >> >>Good luck with the GL4 synthetic gear oil- maybe it will >>do the trick! >> >>-Todd Hill >> VolksWerks Transaxles...
• Re: Clutch...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 13:37:39 -0600
  ...Hard gear shifting, sometimes have to turn the engine off to get it into first gear. #6. Hangs in gears, doesn't seem to...
• Re: symptoms of a failing clutch
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 15:00:42 -0800
  ...In the last few > days I've had to floor the clutch pedal in order to shift gears. The > gears engage when I release...
• Re: Auto Transmissions $1395
  Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 23:44:31 EST
  ...writes: << They will also work fine on '86-91 but have very slightly different gearing. >> Is the gearing taller? Scott De Santi 86 Vanagon
• Re: AT first gear whine?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 09:00:07 -0700
  ...Neither exibited a 1st gear > whine. Oh goody. That's reassuring. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westphalia: "Mellow...
• Re: Eurovan RPM@70 - Friday OT but not Phryedaye OT
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 2 Apr 2010 10:08:55 -0700
  ...1st gear � 2.71 38.1 mph > > 2nd gear � 1.55 66.6 mph > > 3rd gear � 1.00 103.2 mph > > 4th gear - .68...
• Re: 81 Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 May 2010 16:34:42 -0700
  ...At Lake Superior my 4th gear > stopped its duty. When I bought the van the 4th gear already popped > out whenever I shifted it...
• Speedo spare parts source?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 07:18:06 -0700
  ...For some reason I thought that someone, on one or the other of the lists, had found a source for the small plastic gear...
• Shifter Sticking
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 08:07:01 -0400
  My 84 GL has gotten very hard to shift in all gears lately. Locating gears is even more vague than usual, and once in...
• women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:45:56 -0800
  ...women and standard gearbox It was a women who help get hooked on busses. A friends mother got me driving her 1958 green on...
• Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:36:56 -0700
  ...Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw |>> |>> |>> One age/wear hazard that can make the 2nd gear shift soft or irregular |is |>> if...
• Re: No gears
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:27:17 -0400
  ...No gears > > Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:24:24 -0700 > > > > do you mean that everything feels normal, and with engine running when > you...
• Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 16:13:39 -0400
  ...1.19 3rd and 0.70 4th gears: 2.1 Stock Wasserboxer, stock gearing - 15-17 mpg - tough going 65mph up some interstate hills...
• Re: [Re: red mark on metric odometer]
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 May 2001 21:10:40 -0500
  ...In other words max RPM > for 3rd gear. > > ____________________________________________________________________ > Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 05:54:55 -0800
  The problem was personal.......cranking the starter with it still in gear. We went through several starters in short order until we figured out...
• Re: Help ASAP, Stranded, Need clutch advise....
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 11:44:36 -0500
  ...Start the car in 1st gear. 2. As you wind it out in 1st, slip the car out of gear. 3. Gently press the...
• Re: Gearing/rpm
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 18:10:40 -0500
  If you are curious what "taller" gearing will do, I had my 90 GL's tranny rebuilt by Mr. Weddle and had him put...
• Steering gear
  Historical mailing list - John Thrower
  Wed, 02 Nov 1994 11:14:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...Now, I have located the source of the problem which is the worm gear? connecting the steering wheel column to the front wheels and...
• 4th to 3rd gear tranny issue
  Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 00:25:50 -0800
  ...4th to 3rd gear tranny issue Hello Volks, The last few days while down shifting from 4th to 3rd gear my tranny grinds a...
• Re: 84 Automatic Final Drive Rebuilder?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Oct 2003 09:14:13 -0500
  A whine developing after running with no oil indicates bearing or gear damage. The gear set is extremely expensive. I suggest dropping the pan...
• Re: Gear selection issue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:46:48 -0400
  ...you trouble getting *out* of gear -- I can't remember whether there was an issue getting into gear as well (my very first Vanagon...