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• Re: Duh! What gear we in?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 08:27:38 -0700
  ...get my flashlight and lay under the van and manipulate >> the shift rod into what I know to be reverse position. >> I roll out...
• Disgusted with Seattle Dealers
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:59:14 -0700
  ...I'm trying to find the shifter rod linkage U-Joint (251 711 551). This part is used on EVERY manual trans Vanagon (syncro...
• (F)The Drag Race (long) no vw content
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 02:25:31 EST
  ...Yep, a hot rod, for sure. The howl of his motor snapped my reverie, and I looked back into the driver's eyes, nodded...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:20:50 -0500
  ...John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > >> When I first got the "The Red Brick" 88 GL - manual tranny - I had >> problems shifting into 1st...
• Of Crotchety Knees and Autotranny Conversions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:30:43 -0600
  ...as the other automatic parts, shift lever, etc. Just questions. Is it a reasonable project? Thanks guys and gals. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:57:10 -0700
  ...Or, you might just be able to buy a > complete > > shifter from a parts yard or a member of this list. > > > > HTH, > > Mike B...
• Re: Gear shifter knob thread and pitch question? (link for pics)
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:07:35 -0400
  ...I was asking the pitch and thread of a gear shifter knob for a 1985 VW vanagon with a 4 speed, 1.9ltr, 7...
• Re: W.B. Turbo and weak spots
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 07:05:24 -0800
  ...IYO? steve Bob Donalds wrote: > > John Rodgers wrote: > > > > Robert, one of the problems with adding equipment like a turbo is what to do > > with...
• Re: Transmission woes - '91 Carat autotranny won't shift into 3rd.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 May 2016 00:39:39 -0400
  ...Rodgers Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2:39 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Transmission woes - '91 Carat autotranny won't shift into...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:36:34 -0800
  ...on the stiff shifting......... I see dozens of vanagons all the time, and it seems to me hardly anyone ever lubes the shift linkage...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 04:02:15 -0500
  ...To start with no clutch, work the shifter and get it out of gear and into neutral, then work it into first gear. Engage...
• Re: list member ripped me off $140!
  Historical mailing list - Amy Miner
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:20:02 -0400
  ...Its been awhile.I still have a set of shifter bushing for the rear and center of the shift rod that is someones and...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
  ...Shifter hard to find gears, replaced 3 bushings, shift > linkage ball to new billet receptor, replaced boots, Union and sandblasted > and treated shift rod...
• Re: Flywheel seal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 21:49:24 -0600
  ...There are several parts that should be changed on a standard shift vehicle. 1) The front main seal. 2) Flywheel O Ring and felt...
• Re: Automatic Westy's vs Manual Westy's - two wheel
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:54:02 -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: Trouble getting WBX piston out
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Wed, 3 Oct 2012 19:07:32 -0400
  ...the pin, but then could catch on the side (by shifting the threaded rod over) to pull the pin out. I don't remember...
• Diagnostics needed 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:50:26 -0700
  ...I believe this is just a variable resistor, right? In other news, the shift linkage seems to be off. Very sloppy and first gear...
• Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 09:45:46 -0800
  ...You will also be able to lube the shift rod bushing. Replace the tank vent line hoses with longer ones so you can connect...
• FS - automatic transmission and related parts
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 10:16:20 -0800
  ...w/proper lubricant,and in muy bueno condition) ;starter moter ; shift mechinism /shift rod ; accelerater cabel /kickdown ; front transmission mount ; coolant hoses and bleeder...
• Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:35:29 -0700
  ...Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing? > > >> Hi all. >> >> I'm so close to buttoning up this transmission upgrade project. A >> couple of questions please and...
• Tranny Repaired!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:11:34 -0500
  ...He got it up on the rack and found the shift arm connector on the side of the tranny had simply broken into pieces...
• My Vanagon for sale to a good home
  Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 02:13:29 -0500
  ...New Water Pump and Thermostat with O rings New Shifter Rod New parts replaced in Shifter Box New Complete Rear Brakes New Shocks all...
• Re: hauling a GL on a UHaul auto hauler
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:35:10 -0600
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jason wrote: > I've used a Jeep Cherokee V6 a few times to haul a car trailer and didn...
• Re: Compatibility of A1 Rabbit/Jetta Autotrans
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:46:14 -0500
  ...So there is this weird position on the shifter marked 'E' > after Neutral and Drive. Feels like a coasting position. If the > Vanagon has...
• Re: LA-area Porsche wreckers? Need to know badly!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 21:00:16 +1200
  ...87-89 G50 trans with clutch cylinder and release mechanism 930 CVs set of 4 G50 clutch with ringgear floorshift mechanism/lever/rod/couplings...
• Friday - Geo Metro Race
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:02:17 -0800
  ...Yep, a hot >>> >>> rod, for sure. >>> >>> >>> >>> The howl of his motor snapped my reverie, and I looked back into the >>> >>> driver's eyes, nodded...
• Re: jetta tranny to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 12:40:05 -0600
  ...Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Michel Bertin wrote: >I know what your saying David but if the automatic tranny drives good in the...
• Re: rodents in pantry
  Historical mailing list - Ellen
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 18:18:44 -0700
  ...So the rest of the trip we had mousetraps set and they would go off> randomly as food shifted during the drive, but no...
• Re: redline (not the oil)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:34:15 -0500
  ...This is the best way to destroy main and rod >bearings. The Vanagon engine is an under square engine. That is, the >stroke is...
• Re: How I Prepare For Road Trip vs How She Prepares For Road Trip
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:45:52 -0400
  ...I > rebuilt the CV's, rebuilt the rear shift rod with all new > parts...boots, etc, installed a new clutch, TO Bearing, etc., new...
• My Son needs YOUR help in getting his Dad's van back on the road
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 02:06:54 -0400
  Right now, my Son, Sebastian, age 18, is without wheels because his Dad cannot buy (beg, borrow) the Brake Adjuster Push Rods that are...
• Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:35:43 +0000
  ...I sent the tradition out to be rebuilt and when I got it back the shifting was so bad I thought I had been...
• Re: speaking of clutch slave failure- thanks
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:36:56 -0700
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Michael Rule wrote: >Hi All, > >What are the signs when driving/shifting of a clutch slave failure? Or >perhaps...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:13:16 -0600
  ...The shifter is fine and I can shift into all >> four gears, so I know that I installed the clutch correctly. >> >> Any ideas? The...
• Re: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:03:57 -0800
  ...on my '81, the radius rod had worn out the hole in frame to an oval shape. The sound of the rod shifting in...
• Re: Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 17:16:43 -0600
  ...necessary to renew the shifter mechanism on my 87 >Vanagon. I first looked up online for the shifter renewal kit and then >called the...
• Re: A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:06:51 +0200
  ...Cluelessness about our cars might have been acceptable in 2000, but not today! Regards Raimund´s 2p for Beetles, Vanagons, steering column shifters, carburettors...
• Re: Syncro shift problem
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 3 Sep 1998 08:30:13 -0700
  Problem solved! First thing this morning, I stopped by my flVWd to check the price of a new shift stick. It was only aprox...
• Re: Transmission swapping
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:26:38 -0700
  ...for the main case, but the gear housing flange where the shift rod bolts on just plain disappears. My biggest deal is to push...
• Todd Hill: Syncro under load vibration
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 23:30:19 -0700
  ...Only 20K on these tires. > Tie rods in good condition? VC not going south on you?? It really feels as if the vibration starts...
• Texaco Fast Lube Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:16:51 -0600
  ...Shifted good after the repair, shifts better today as a result of changing to Redline MT90 synthetic. Runs nice. Lesson - I know who changes...
• Re: 1.9L exhaust system comments
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Bell
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:11:25 -0500
  ...I have seen dozens of broken VW cases > where > the rod/piston, whatever fails and explodes through the side of the > block. > Why? What...
• Re: Hard thunk at startup
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:37:02 -0400
  ...check those thoroughly before you start to investigate a rod (unlikely) etc.... good luck jason 87 syncro westy >From: Barrett Willet <barrettw@NVENTURE.COM...
• Terpsicorian Shifter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 May 2002 17:40:59 -0500
  ...Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: syncro trans gear engagement
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 16:51:47 EDT
  ...If you look at your Bentleys you'll see that pin goes into the case right under the spring loaded shift rod and allows...
• Re: stuck in 4th, further ruminations
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 23:10:46 -0600
  ...I had someone play with the shifter today while looking at the shift rod going to the tranny and it did move a little...
• Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear, Solved!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:17:45 -0700
  ...Mark John Rodgers wrote: > Gary, > > Keep a close eye on the fluid level. You may have a leak somewhere. > > I had a similar problem...
• Re: Installed Long Coolant Pipes Wrong? (Pic)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 4 Jan 2011 20:24:31 -0500
  ...The heater hoses should mostly follow underneath and away from the shift rod. That bracket can make a good wear point. How about a...
• Re: Transmission or clutch gone
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:04:09 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Anthony Egeln wrote: > Well, I had a catastrophic something failure a little while ago.... > > Driving down the road at...
• Re: BLOCK BEARING SIZES ...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:16:09 -0400
  ...call case shift verses web wear.Rod > out of rod the rods are out to begin with. When speaking if rods and size > its...
• *Syncro* leaky gas tank....
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 12:47:59 -0700
  ...If i drive a bit and the gas sloshes around, it will leak and make drippy off of tranny shifter rod and cv joint...
• Re: Wurstfalia pops into neutral at 60 mph in fourth gear??
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 18:38:52 -0800
  ...I have seen the rubber boots at teh rear of the shift rod at the trans get compressed in the 4th gear position and...
• Re: major problem or minor faux pas?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 11:17:16 -0600
  ...John Rodgers "88GL Driver Animal wrote: > Please help, or at least confirm that I'm screwed. > Yesterday I spent the majority of the day...
• Re: Mystery Splittie Single Cab revisited
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 03:57:26 -0400
  ...and passengers would sit? is there a gas guage? is the shift rod short and straight and located close to the seat, or does...
• Re: coolant pipes
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 7 May 2007 11:04:55 -0400
  ...the heater hoses were, or through the middle near the front shift rod? the latter is easier to feed, but the passenger side opening...
• Re: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:46:45 -0400
  ...tank plastic stuff for resealing,Fuel pump/mount,Automatic transmission shifter and shift rod,cables,glove box,dash cover(brown)Front window glass and...
• Re: Bad Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:00:48 -0600
  ...Un-noticed however, was an ever increasing difficulty in shifting into first gear. And finally it wouldn't shift except with the greatest of...
• Re: Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 09:03:44 -0500
  ...a load to shift suddenly. Bad news. And never work under a vehicle on a car jack either. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:16:47 -0700
  ...Need 3 CV boots, one tie rod end, and one steering rack boot. Probably shift linkage bushing soon. Very clean interior. SS coolant pipes...
• Re: I'm Back!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 10:22:52 EDT
  ...John Rodgers '85 GL Driver in Alabama wanting to go home to Alaska >> John-- When we bought Suzanne's van, it needed all of...