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• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-167)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:18:31 -0500
  ...one for a > bit less than $100 but I'm uncertain if this is for the actual shifter > or the linkage from there on.
• Re: Frankenshifter
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:18:04 -0500
  ...Adjusting the shift linkage per >> the Bentley instructions resolved a good deal of the sloppiness but >> not the reverse lock-out issue. >> >> So, I...
• Re: Transmission in Portland
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:03:15 -0400
  ...The 2nd gear brake band the accelerator linkage. The brake band gets adjusted on assembly and normally is good for the life of the...
• Re: Cooling tin/engine mounts?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:24:42 -0800
  ...I wonder if moving the drivetrain would negatively affect the shift linkage? pic looking down on air cooled transmission front bracket: http://tinyurl.com...
• Re: need advice on buying a used van
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 12:32:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...What other problems > should I look for on a hi mileage van? The second problem is that the shifter > linkage is messed up and...
• Re: Shift linkage? 84 manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 16:03:20 +0000
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• Re: shifter bushings---- how thight should they be ?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 12:36:58 -0700
  ...shifter bushings ---- how tight should they be? Hi Vanagoners I'm trying to troubleshoot a vibration noise coming out of my shifter. I have...
• Re: clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 06:41:31 -0600
  ...While the person inside is trying to shift, see if the linkage is moving the shifter on the tranmission. If not try and help...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 07:04:18 -0500
  ...gear by shifting the gear shift lever > closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / > linkage is possibly broken...
• Re: Shift Problem after engine install?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:47:40 CST
  ...My problem is in 1st. >They tell me that it might be bushings in the shift linkage, the clutch >thrust bearing, or the slave...
• Re: lazy...thread type on shifter knob
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:40:10 -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: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:40:26 -0600
  ...As far as lubricating the shift linkage, yes that makes a world of difference, but replacing all the bits with new takes it off...
• ? Automatic Tranny Re-install Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 13 Dec 1996 14:53:39 -0600 (CST)
  ...I recall having a bit of a time getting the shift linkage off and I fear that that will be my toughest chore on...
• Re: is it Friday yet?
  Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 08:37:47 -0500
  ...I wouldn't want to figure out the shift linkage mechanism however... Chris -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Poor shifting in '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 95 10:10:19 PDT
  ...sort of linkage-rebuild I can do, that will _significantly_ improve the shifter feel? Anyone who has ever made your shifter feel new, PLEASE...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:51:01 -0800
  ...One thing I did have to do was to lube the shift linkage points all > the way to the tranny as it was actually...
• Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 2 Aug 2017 03:18:00 +0000
  ...Over that time I have rebuilt the entire linkage with GoWesty parts and put in new T3 shifter tabs. I have been greasing the...
• Re: Buzzing stick shift and Redline?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Westfalia
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:29:00 -0500
  ...Arghhh!!! > What have I done? > > Do I need to adjust the linkage? > Adjust the plate at the base of the shifter? > Why would changing...
• Planning our first big trip
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:56:59 -0400
  ...for me when I couldn't shift into 3rd or 4th gear. Second, make sure your gear linkages are greased sufficiently. Had my mechanic...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 16:39:13 -0500
  ...Initially had problems >> finding gears, but much of that was sorted out by following the Bentley's >> shift linkage adjustment procedure. >> >> However, the biggest...
• Re: out comes the tranny (again)
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 19:42:30 -0600
  ...and sometimes > into fourth. > > My shifter linkage is new from end to end. I have adjusted the > linkagevia Bently over and over, and have...
• Sloppy Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Tolga Morawski
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 02:00:00 -0400
  ...The biggest pain is getting at the underside of the shifter box...you have to remove the spare and disconnect the linkage from below...
• Re: Changing auto Trans. to Manual ??
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 06:22:33 -0500
  ...the donor van) replace the shifter and linkage back to the trammy. Rewire the harness at the shifter to bypass the neutral switch and...
• Re: Shift Rod Bushing Boots- necessary...?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:59:22 -0400
  ...I have noticed a huge difference in shifting after a fresh lubing. A few years ago being the cheapskate that i am, i took...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:57:13 -0700
  As long as the 2wd trans is from a waterboxer van it will match up to the Syncro engine and Syncro shift linkage. You...
• Re: new standard trans popping out of 1st
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:48:16 -0400
  ...1980-83 aircooled (diesel) linkage set up and happy? I do (did) have new bushings in the shifter linkage in the past 3yrs. And...
• Re: Tranny rebuild/82 air-cooled
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:52:56 -1000
  ...convert to the 83 >> and later 2WD transaxle and shift linkage.. >> ( from the shift knob all the way back ) >> >> if your DK trans is...
• Frankenshifter
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:29:58 -0500
  ...Adjusting the shift linkage per the Bentley instructions resolved a good deal of the sloppiness but not the reverse lock-out issue. So, I...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 06:26:30 -0500
  ...all moving linkage parts about every 2 months with WD40. The > >> front I > >> get whenever the spare tire is out. By shifter boot is...
• Re: 5 SPEED TRANS'
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 11:52:15 -0500
  My thoughts: * final drive speed doesn't change from the regular 4 speed * there is too little info about the gear shifter linkages changes...
• Clutch of not? Help
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 22:01:21 -0800
  ...When cold it shifts fine, maybe a little sticky I suspect a slight misalignment of the linkage. When warmed up it acts like the...
• Billy's in the hospital
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 09:04:17 -0600
  ...What a day...Billy kicked my as_ > You might need to readjust the shift linkage mounting point on the > trannyand make sure the shifter...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 07:24:20 -0500
  ...I can >feel that linkage "shift" when I press the pedal. I'm guessing it's worn >and there is excessive wiggle/freeplay there...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 May 2017 11:06:39 -0500
  ...It would go into gear if I kept the shifter firmly towards >> the left, (my knee). >> >> It felt more like a linkage problem than...
• Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:47:23 -0500
  At 05:53 PM 1/19/2010, mark drillock wrote: >needs to be pliable enough to go half way through the hole but firm...
• Re: 1/2 hr to bliss...Lube It..
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:55:11 -0400
  ...kingpins, shift linkage and parking brake stuff > under my '84. What a difference that makes. The van now steers > wonderfully and shifts 'slicker than...
• Re: New Weddle 5 Speed Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:10:02 -0400
  ...4-spd linkage or if it needs to be changed. ... it would be nice to have a "unmarked" gear on the shift ;-) > > On 23...
• Re: clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:12:29 -0600
  ...I will still check into my shifter linkage to see if there is any slop. Hopefully if there is a leaking seal at the...
• Re: '83.5 no shift update
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 00:13:51 -0700
  ...Notice that shift lever is at odd angle. Grab and > wiggle. It wiggles. Drop the shifter rod and find a wallered out shift > arm...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 21:15:06 +0000
  ...One thing I did have to do was to lube the shift linkage points all > > the way to the tranny as it was actually...
• Re: curious shifting probs. after questionable repairs...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:19:42 -0800
  This sounds like a problem with the ball/socket section of the front gear shift lever. This is an assembly of plastic pieces and...
• Re: Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 11:04:09 -0600
  ...When I got it rebuilt, it would not shift into second without serious grinding. I had the shifter professionally adjusted and it was and...
• 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: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 09:57:30 -0400
  ...gear stayed in no problem). > > The linkage was adjusted correctly, and I even disassembled the linkage > and > shifted it into second manually (crawling under...
• Re: Jetta 92 problem
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 12 May 2004 21:37:02 -0700
  Worn or out of alignment shift linkage. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www...
• 1st and 2nd gear, where'd they go??
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 22:24:30 -0700
  ...All the linkage between the shifter and tranny appears in tact, and the clutch is practically brand new. The problem is likely internal. Has...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder replaced Finally!!! - One other question though.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 17:36:19 -0700
  ...and you didn't do anything with your linkage... and it sounded like 'gear selection' ...like how and where the lever moves (even with...
• Poor shifting: air-cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 21 Sep 2014 20:06:18 -0700
  ...replace the shifter and bearing plate with one that I had salvaged from the old Vanagon, and did the 2-step linkage adjustment specified...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:21:53 -0700
  Dead stock well-maintained and lubricated is perfect. > The Inherent Oddness of the 5 speed trans and linkage is another > matter, and I can...
• Re: Movement felt in the Shift Stick.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:19:55 -0700
  ...Movement felt in the Shift Stick. > > Not the best title, but its where I pick up the signs... With my hand on > the shift...
• Re: [T2] Shift linkage adjustment help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Alan (Al) Brase
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 21:16:01 -0600
  ...Early Vanagons 80-81 (?) had the rear shift rod support, (the bolt with a plastic band around the head that goes inside the rear...
• Re: PILOT BEARING GONE BAD?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 07:40:04 -0700
  ...Since it's easy to do, you might try adjusting your shift linkage on the off chance that something's gone wrong in this...
• Re: lazy...thread type on shifter knob
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:04:30 -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: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:10:05 -0700
  ...to position to assemble > the 5sp linkage... > Sorry for the rant... > Anyway, under the floor, the shift linkage of the 5sp gearbox has a...
• Re: How do I ... (shifter stuff)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:13:38 -0500
  ...How do I ... (shifter stuff) > Hi Folks... > > I'd like to clean the rear shift linkage. The area that goes into > the transmission. I...
• [T2] 82 aircooled vanagon tranny needed (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:13:30 -0500
  ...to > fit?? the waterboxxer trannys have a diferent shift linkage. Can we just > change the shift rod?? Does anybody close to Va. have a...
• Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:54:47 -0800
  ...It is meant to protect the coolant lines, heater lines, and the shift linkage from flying debris and build up of slush/ice. It...
• Re: Syncro tranny pops out of fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:38:07 -0800
  ...check the linkage. You can use a bungee cord to hold it in fourth, but you will chew up the shift fork and collar...
• Re: Trans. Oil filler plug?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:31:50 -0700
  ...about lubing shift linkage ( everyone does that once or twice a year right ? - about 4 or 5 spots on the shift linkage ) etc. scott...
• Re: More 5-speed questions.
  Historical mailing list - Stucco
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 18:55:25 -0700
  ...They are expensive, and I think the front mount, and possibly the shift linkage is different. Porsche 5 speeds also can be done, but...