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• fun road trip for free parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jul 1996 11:04:19 -0500
  ...The convertible that we had stopped off to see needed heat-riser seals and a shifter, which it will now have, and Dan's...
• Re: What is your opinion on additives?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:33:06 -0500
  ...the system, which wil ruin the seals. Causes them to swell and leak. Good Luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Janet Sanford wrote: > Just...
• clutch and tranny issues - lessons learned (long)
  Historical mailing list - Peter McHugh
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:55:01 -0500
  ...still a bit sticky shifting into 1st and 2nd; separate problem with either shifter rod bushings and/or need for tranny overhaul (gotta be...
• Re: Sale @ Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 12:41:02 -0800
  ...had on-hand, even > items that you normally stock (namely seals and shift rod parts). Though you > would have to re-order them in...
• Re: fun road trip for free parts
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sun, 07 Jul 1996 12:09:52 -0400
  ...The > convertible that we had stopped off to see needed heat-riser seals and a > shifter, which it will now have, and Dan's...
• Re: Refilling manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:16:38 -0400
  ...One plug is > dead centre bottom just behind the bell housing to drain and the other to > fill is behind the shift rod on...
• Re: 81 Vanagon 4 Speed 2WD Shaft Bearing Bushing
  Historical mailing list - LarsP
  Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:02:55 -0700
  ...the tank could be lowered enough to get access to that shift rod bushing without disconnecting tubes and completely removing the tank.  Support the...
• Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:37:58 -0400
  ...t know about the WBX propensity for throwing rods and terminally corroding inner head gasket seals, etc. Burn me at the stake as av...
• Re: Shifting Shudder Part II
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:56:49 -0500
  ...those seals can and do create shuddering and slippage problems. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Al and Sue Brase wrote: > John: > I'm...
• Re: '87 Westy FS in NE Ohio
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 09:39:37 -0400
  ...and > luggage rack seals (bummer). > > The positives were a very good interior with slight wear. The engine ran > well and shifted fine. The AC...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
  ...Stiff shifting -- '84 have exposed bushings under vehicle that need greasing way too often. If it shifts beautifully in rainy weather that's the...
• Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
  ...Stiff shifting -- '84 have exposed bushings under vehicle that need greasing way too often. If it shifts beautifully in rainy weather that's the...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:24:03 -0700
  ...t know about the WBX propensity for > throwing rods and terminally corroding inner head gasket seals, etc. Burn > me at the stake as av...
• Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:40:57 -0600
  ...the ball and cup levers coming off the transmission to > the shift rod. > > Good Luck, > > Happy Camping, > Joel Cort > Rochester NY > > > jcort@rochester.rr...
• Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
  ...factory shift knob. This transaxle option costs right at three thousand dollars alone. All new brakes including new front rotors, bearings and seals, new...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 May 2012 23:16:01 -0700
  ...Had things 'just right' ..but it just would not shift consistently on the workbench .. finally I decided it would shift fine when things were...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 20:34:24 -0400
  ...t know about the WBX propensity for throwing rods and terminally corroding inner head gasket seals, etc. Burn me at the stake as av...
• Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Mon, 13 May 2002 15:13:40 -0600
  ...They have suggested removing engine, replacing all oil seals/gaskets and putting new rings in and de-glazing the cylinders. They think it is...
• Re: WD-40....Fact or Fiction? Try UV Tech!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:20:10 -0600
  The stuff we use on our semi-fragile latex gaskets on our kayaking dry suit seals(ankles, wrists, and neck) is some stuff called...
• Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:18:49 -0800
  ...I would also replace the ball and cup levers coming off the transmission to the shift rod. Good Luck, Happy Camping, Joel Cort Rochester...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:34 -0500
  ...a lifetime commitment! :-) Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > What about : > > Lubing the shift linkage. > Cleaning out the forward white...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 12:18:56 -0700
  ...On thing that affects shift points I believe, is length of rod from trans side lever to throttle body on engine .. just a thought...
• Re: Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 13 May 2002 20:21:10 -0500
  ...It just seems to drip onto the > push-rod > tubes from above on both sides, although the right side is worst. > Could > serious over...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:10:50 -0700
  ...Lubing the shift linkage. Cleaning out the forward white plastic tube in the van that the throttle cable slides in, and lubing that nicely...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:23:10 -0400
  ...Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 9:53 AM Subject...
• Re: CV joint noise problem and simple greasing fix
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 14:59:27 -0500
  ...allow lubrication of front wheel bearings, rear axle bearings, front shifter linkage, tie rod ends, ball joints, rack and pinion steering lube etc. etc...
• Re: Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:10:07 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 4/23/2008 11:10 AM Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > What about : > > Lubing the shift linkage...
• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...check clutch pedal for free play. - check drive shaft boots for leaks, cracks. - check front axle dust seals on ball joints and tie rod...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...New front doors, sliding door, and cargo door seals. 5. Tinted all windows 6. The interior stripped out and wall to wall carpeting put...
• Re: Message for Stan- Dropping Aircooled Engine
  Historical mailing list - John Clemens
  Mon, 13 May 2002 14:46:01 -0700
  ...It just seems to drip onto the push-rod > tubes from above on both sides, although the right side is worst. Could > serious over...
• Re: NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Fri, 12 Jul 2013 19:36:25 -0700
  ...Shift changes cause lots of problems, when the first-shift technician assumes the second-shift technician will handle something, but the second-shift guy...
• Re: More Clutch - part 4 or is it 5
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 20:59:10 -0700
  ...GL-5 is considered better for pressure on gears ...and stiffer shifting cold, and GL-4 is considered to be better shifting cold, easier...
• Message to Newbies
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:53:28 -0500
  ...I switched over to Redline some years ago to solve a stiff shifting issue. I have used it ever since. I recommend changing out...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 13:08:24 -0700
  ...You can change the rod length to let it kick down at more or less throttle. I have done that in a Zetec conversion...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:13:49 -0500
  ...Remove the two 13mm bolts and nuts that hold the shift lever rod bracket to the side of the transmission. Lay it aside. You...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:38:23 -0400
  ...Remove the two 13mm bolts and nuts that hold > the shift lever rod bracket to the side of the transmission. Lay it > aside. You...
• road test: 1980/82 Vanagon (real long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 14:56:49 CST
  ...The 4-speed transaxle is located a considerable distance away from the shift lever, but VW has many years' experience with long-distance linkage...