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• Re: Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:18:03 -0400
  john, using the following picture as a guide: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=317536 on the gear shift...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - j fritz
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 00:11:13 -0500
  ...shift lever adjustment) >> >> > I think that the cause of the sound may be the plastic covered guides at >> > the front of the shift rod...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 18:35:11 -0500
  ...I shortened up the shift rod by moving the > front > shift rod further into the splines in the rear shift rod, but that didn...
• Re: Shifter buzzing; hard to get into gear
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 9 May 2008 11:40:47 -0500
  To me it sounds like your shifter is just out of adjustment (could be due to the rod bushings, but maybe just out of...
• 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 would say 'vague shifting' is commonly related to the Guide Pin Bushing .. that post that's bolted to the trans - it's common...
• 89 Vanagon 4spd Problem - Stuck in 3rd-
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 18:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...I crawled under the van, and worked the shift rod and linkage on the tranny to get it out of third. From there on...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 21:35:04 -0400
  ...I shortened up the shift rod by moving the >> front >> shift rod further into the splines in the rear shift rod, but that didn...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:56:31 -0500
  ...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: Shifting 5 speeds
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:32:59 -0700
  ...Do Not try to "guide" the shift lever through the gears...it does better if you just push it straight forward or pull it...
• 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
  ...We make the guide pin, I have the bushing for that and the boot. We also have the double ball shift levers new and...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 19 May 2017 07:51:31 -0700
  ...Alistair > On May 19, 2017, at 5:34 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > In regards to shifter problems on any stock van...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 19 May 2017 08:05:11 -0700
  ...Alistair > On May 19, 2017, at 5:34 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > In regards to shifter problems on any stock van...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 06:12:30 -0500
  ...The front and back shift rods (by which I mean the long rods that run from the bottom of the lever at the front...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 May 2017 07:34:53 -0500
  ...Wasn't very secure, could wobble around in the shift rod. But > when I tightened up the thru bolt, the assembly became solid. > > Test...
• Re: To-do list while transaxle is out.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 May 2009 15:15:26 -0500
  ...Also, you might take a hard look at that rigid mount piece right there as well - sor of a guide for the shifter rod...
• Re: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 12:58:34 -0700
  ...it does not affect shifting in any way. I suppose people can be forgiven for saying 'cable' when they mean rod .. or they just...
• Location of tranny number
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:07:04 -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: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:18:06 -0600
  ...And to guide you to do it right, and not shift into reverse by mistake, the shift lever up front moves around what you...
• trans mount
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 10:31:15 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...
• Better Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:58:00 -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: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:38:07 -0500
  ...If you are worried about vague shifting I would check the rear bushing and guide pin first. I have those as well. If they...
• Re: Tranny end shift lever issue and fix
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 May 2017 11:06:39 -0500
  ...Alistair > On May 19, 2017, at 5:34 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > In regards to shifter problems on any stock van...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:37:13 -0500
  ...If you are worried about vague shifting I > would check the rear bushing and guide pin first. I have those as > well. If they...
• Re: Tranny swap: All Forward Gears too High.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:04:33 -0800
  ...guide pin was bent. I figure I reinstalled it angled down >> which lowered box on end of shift rod away from the shift lever...
• Re: Tranny swap: All Forward Gears too High.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:03:13 -0700
  ...guide pin was bent. I figure I reinstalled it angled down > which lowered box on end of shift rod away from the shift lever...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:10:25 -0500
  ...251711176- Alloy Shifter guides under the front shifter in the 2wd > Vanagon for $20 > 2. 251919051H- Syncro Gas tank Level Sender- $199 > 3. 251957809J...
• All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 23:35:57 -0600
  ...The front and back shift rods (by which I mean the long rods that run from the bottom of the lever at the front...
• Re: Location of tranny number
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 13:10:53 -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: Better Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:21:59 -0600
  ...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: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 06:58:13 -0800
  ...And to guide you to do it right, and not shift into reverse by mistake, the shift lever up front moves around what you...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:08:58 -0700
  ...to > 'follow the pattern' when shifting, but I discovered soon enough that > the tranny preferred not being 'guided' through the gears...at least > on...
• Re: trans mount
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 13:55:59 -0700
  ...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: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:59:57 -0800
  ...If you are worried about vague shifting I >>> would check the rear bushing and guide pin first. I have those as >>> well. If they...
• Re: new 82 vanagon L
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 13:53:22 -0800
  ...the shift rod is rubbing bare metal-to-metal there. And it squeaks. ( isolate whether it's shift linkage or clutch system of course...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 05:56:35 -0800
  ...And to guide you to do it right, and not shift into reverse by mistake, the shift lever up front moves around what you...
• Clutch Judder Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Don Bolt
  Wed, 25 Dec 2002 21:52:34 -0500
  ...Now we will try the shift rod guide bolt. Loosen the big nut, put 13mm on shaft hex, put wife in drivers seat, start...
• 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: new 82 vanagon L
  Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
  Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:55:51 -0600
  ...There is a > tab of metal hanging down above the fuel tank ...there's a plastic bushing > in it ..the shift rod rides in...
• Re: Better Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:26:51 -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: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 18:33:34 -0800
  ...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: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 01:10:20 -0500
  ...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: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:30:24 -0800
  ...gear but second. > > The front and back shift rods (by which I mean the long rods that run > from the bottom of the lever...
• SV: Unprecise gearshift on Caravelle Bus 1982
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 24 May 2004 10:00:38 +0200
  ...guide pin. I ended up using a section of an old bicycle tire tube and some zip ties. Looks good so far. Shift on...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:09:08 -0600
  ...On the "ears" of the little fork at the front of the shift rod, I used T3Technique's delrin replacements, because my plastic tab...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 18:54:08 -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: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:01:31 -0500
  ...And to guide you to do it right, >and not shift into reverse by mistake, the shift lever up front moves >around what you...
• 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: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:35:11 -0400
  ...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: 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: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:13:27 -0800
  ...If you are worried about vague shifting I >> would check the rear bushing and guide pin first. I have those as >> well. If they...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 23:25:51 -0400
  It is possible that you are installing the guide bracket for the shift rod on the wrong side of the casting mount for it...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 18:13:13 -0800
  ...The harder sping goes on the upper shift rod. Hey I screew up some more and didnt give ya the part number for the...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:22:56 -0500
  ...Bus Depot has the guide ring (on end of pin) and I bought the front shiftkit1 from you, which I have not yet installed...
• 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: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:18:22 -0500
  ...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: Redline MT 90 Gear Oil
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:02:27 -0500
  ...I run MT-90 and enjoy the smooth > shifting. > > > > On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 5:32 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> > wrote...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 09:57:30 -0400
  ...On 10/10/05, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > It is possible that you are installing the guide bracket for the shift rod...
• TransAxle Goes -long- (was Transaxle Woes)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 21:26:30 -0400
  ...Not a hell of a lot of difference, but perhaps enough to restrict full travel of the front shift rod/cup and the ShiftRod...
• What's it really worth?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:15:12 -0500
  ...The rep there looked it up in their lending guide and found the Retail Low, Medium, and High to be $2800, $5800, $8600 respectively...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:43:14 -0400
  ...On 10/10/05, Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@optonline.net> wrote: > > It is possible that you are installing the guide bracket for the shift rod...