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• Re: Battery light on in park or neutral
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Mar 2022 22:03:10 -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: DK into diesel, WAS:Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:17:46 -0700
  On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 7:58 AM, Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> wrote: > thanks Mark - this was very helpful. �The tranny/engine...
• Re: Automatic Westy's vs Manual Westy's - two wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:33:51 -0800
  ...With all the problems that Listees have reported about their > Stick Shift Vanagons, I am so glad I have my Automatic - nary a problem...
• Re: Not shifting into 4th gear...maybe?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:00:34 -0500
  ...I also remember my 84 Westy have higher shift points than normal, but that one is sold,so I can't be sure. Anyone...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 08:53:13 -0700
  ...info> wrote: > > > > Good chance that the shifting of location is part or all of the problem. > > Shift rods are no longer going to line...
• Re: Trans. Oil filler plug?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:25:54 -0700
  Where did you get the five speed? I'm out of date, but on my '84 I had to detach the shift rod bracket...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Thu, 20 May 2010 23:05:15 -0700
  ...the Bentley procedure to align the shifter.� I > am > missing a plastic tab on the front shift rod, but didn't think that would...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:22:56 -0500
  ...I think I found a new shift coupler and linkage pin (that this boot goes over) but settled for good used for both of...
• Re: Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:39:38 -0700
  ...Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions > Be careful you don't lower it too far and strain the tranny shift > rod/linkage. > > I...
• Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:24:20 -0700
  Hi all. I'm so close to buttoning up this transmission upgrade project. A couple of questions please and thanks! It seems the front...
• AC Tunnel - VW Dealer Fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 14:25:03 -0500
  ...BTW, don't you have a Berg Short Shifter in your van? How do you like it? Thinking about getting one. John Rodgers 88GL...
• Re: 1991Carat w/auotranny: IDLE SPEED?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 08:41:01 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 6:32 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Unprecise gearshift on Caravelle Bus 1982
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Fri, 21 May 2004 05:58:14 -0700
  Jens wrote: "The support "stick" for the end of the gearshift rod, has a small plastic ring, that should make the connection a tight...
• Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
  ...looking at the shift > mechanism housing I see what would appear to be the source of the problem... > > The shift rod end does not...
• Re: Fwd: Boston Bob on Connecting Rod Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 19:09:10 -0700
  ...failing. >>2.1 rods distort over time by this I mean the big end is no longer round. >>The cap shifts and the big...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:11:27 -0600
  ...gear but second. > > > > The front and back shift rods (by which I mean the long rods that run > from > > the bottom of the lever...
• Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:03:40 -0700
  ...AM, Jake de Villiers > <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: >> Detach the shift rods and shift it with your hands - you'll get a clearer >> picture...
• Re: Tranny Repaired!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:03:15 -0500
  ...Referred to a preventive maintenance! I knew it was loosey-goosey the way it shifted. I was busy, figured it would go a bit...
• Re: redline (not the oil)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:50:33 -0400
  Since the engine runs at 4,000 rpm or over in 4th gear, why do you feel that you need to shift out of...
• Re: Shift guide boot
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 20:18:13 -0500
  ...Hineline wrote... >I did maintenance on the full shift linkage for my 1982 and lubricated >everything with the specified moly grease. At the transmission...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 21:49:59 -0600
  ...ORR ~ DeanB On 1 Apr , 2016, at 3:55 PM, John Rodgers wrote: > It is a shifting issue that causes me to seek MT90...
• Re: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
  Historical mailing list - Angus Macnab
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:24:05 -0700
  ...at 9:17 AM, John Rodgers<inua@charter.net> wrote: > Marc Purdues recent issues over auto-tranny shifting in the mountains > got me to...
• Re: CV click?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Aug 2006 05:43:15 -0400
  The real difference is the torque shift. The outside wheel in a turn travels much farther than the inside. The outside wheel will see...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 19:03:51 -0700
  If the shift linkage hasn't come loose at the union between front and rear shift rod, my money is on either the master...
• Re: Trans. Oil filler plug?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:07:07 -0700
  ...my '84 I had to >> detach the shift rod bracket from the transmission and move the rod out of >> the way to get at...
• Re: Belzona experience??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 95 18:43:02 EDT
  ...on the Westy gear shift (the one right rear of the gas tank). Found that by lengthening the rod the trans will no longer...
• Re: Battery light on in park or neutral
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:05:23 -0700
  ...Now the battery light comes on >>>>> when >>>>>>> shift lever is put in park or neutral. It's off in any drive gears. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any idea...
• Re: Front shift rod installation help needed
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 6 Sep 2017 13:26:15 -0700
  You're welcome Ed. I think that having the van up on jack stands will make a world of difference. On 9/6/17...
• Re: Brakes: out of the frying pan, and into the fire!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:25:52 -0500
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Rodgers Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 8:41 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: was: I'm lazy now: fixed
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 2 May 2006 11:45:40 -0700
  ...rod one spline. The list comes > through again. > > > On May 2, 2006, at 6:54 AM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > >> First attempt, loosen the shifter...
• Re: Vanagon Subaru engine rough at speed
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 2 Feb 2023 09:34:05 -0500
  ...fine after I shifted in to 4th.   John -----Original Message----- From: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> Reply-To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> To...
• Re: Shifting 5 speeds
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:32:59 -0700
  ...place would require a lot of different parts including the front > shift rod and the housing. Anyone have all those bits laying around?;) > > Next...
• Re: Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
  ...looking at the shift >>> mechanism housing I see what would appear to be the source of the >>> problem... >>> >>> The shift rod end does not...
• Re: Mobil 1 Gear Oil - Can I use this?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 09:29:02 -0600
  ...In addition the selector rod and fingers / slots in the front of the case begin to wear and the shifting gets sloppy. This repair...
• '85 Crewcab for sale
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 21:02:54 -0800
  ...I've driven it, rode in it, and drooled on it for years before I got mine. It's quiet, smooth, shifts perfect, no...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:27:49 -0500
  ...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: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 07:41:26 EST
  In a message dated 1/18/02 5:35:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, vgonman@MSN.COM writes: > Whole different shift rod set up...
• Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:28:17 -0500
  ...those flanges turning at 4 > different speeds. Shifter still a little stiff. Almost like a rod is > dragging, but I don't see anything...
• Re: no GL-4 available
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 19:20:43 -0500
  ...MTL and MT-90 > have cured the problem of hard shifting in numerous transmissions which have > notoriously difficult shifting. The secret to their success...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 21 May 2010 12:13:10 -0700
  ...the Bentley procedure to align the shifter.� I > am > missing a plastic tab on the front shift rod, but didn't think that would...
• Re: Looking for some history
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:37:13 -0700
  ...Looking for some history Hi all, I had a van come back with both a broken shift assembly(at the floor where the rod...
• Re: Location of tranny number--Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 20:03:47 -0700
  ...pieces on my 091 shift linkage. I have the >>one that covers the guide pin on the rear shaft rod, however, I also need...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:57:27 -0700
  On 9/4/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > Since both brakes and clutch are operated from the same fluid tank, a > safety...
• Re: [Re: part number]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 2 May 2001 11:50:37 -0700
  ...171 711 166 - bushing (2 required) - these are the bushings where the pin goes through the shift rod. You have to get at these...
• Re: Brakes: out of the frying pan, and into the fire!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:03:50 -0600
  ...damaged. > > Ken > > On Mon, Feb 15, 2016, 8:41 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Got my van back today. Engine runs fine...
• Re: removing gas tank
  Historical mailing list - LKY
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:48:47 -0400
  ...I gotta replace my center shift rod bushing (gonna get rid of the squalking duck once and for all). Thanks! Christopher Darilek 81 Westfalia
• Re: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 19 May 2010 21:52:20 -0700
  On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: > You have to push down on the shifter to...
• Re: Engine swap
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 16:33:44 -0700
  ...http://www.kennedyenginc.com/Pages/SubaruVanagonGen.aspx "The Vanagon automatic transaxle can handle these engines just fine except it shifts too soon for high...
• Re: Maintenance Intervals
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 14:24:00 -0500
  ...them full of grease with a grease needle? What about the shift rod? Any others? Yes it would be messy to replace cables after...
• 1970 Karmann Ghia for Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 20:59:53 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL *1970 Karmann Ghia for Sale* Asking $2700 must sell. all reasonable offers considered. *143,000 miles, 4...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
  ...The shift rod end does not make contact with the reverse lock out strip or the 1st 2nd - 3rd 4th separator plates! Checking the...
• Re: Trans upshift
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 18:41:38 -0700
  ...Likely no difference in shifting because all the did was rebuilt the trans and put it back in. I don't think you can...
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 18:47:21 +0000
  ...Have you tried simply greasing your shift rod at the friction points ?I have to apply grease at least once a year on mine...
• Re: 81 Vanagon 4 Speed 2WD Shaft Bearing Bushing
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:51:12 -0700
  ...https://www.vanagain.com/product/center-shift-bushing) Remove spare tire. Remove shift rod. Laying on the spare tire tray, Remove worn bushing if...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear.
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 22:30:36 -0600
  ...You want to watch the push rod that comes out the bottom of it, to actuate the clutch. You can view it through the...
• transmission
  Historical mailing list - brian adams
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 09:23:43 -0500
  ...It runs like a champ but the selector shaft on the transmission (you know the star cog that the shift rods all connect to...
• Re: Tranny Repaired!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:59:24 -0700
  Great story ! And it went from 'shifting perfectly and smoothly' to complete broken in one short spontaneous event, right ? I have a sneaking suspicion...
• Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:44:11 -0500
  ...The only part I am missing is the control rod which runs from the shifter to the shift arm on the transmission. This should...
• Re: Clutch Help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:07:42 -0600
  ...Luck, John Rodgers "88 GL Driver Betsy Webb wrote: > I think I have a problem with the clutch master cylinder. Last night > coming home...
• Re: Vw diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 15:35:00 -0500
  ...How is 3rd and reverse? If all "push forward" gears are hard to get lengthen the shift rod a few mm with the adjustment...