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• Re: Where are my gears?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:34:39 -0500
  Have you tried adjusting the plate at the base of the shift lever? see: http://www.vanagonauts.com/34.4--34.12-Gearshift-Lever...
• Re: part number
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 2 May 2001 09:07:04 -0600
  ...823 711 643 A - ball socket for gearshift lever 823 711 199 - pressure spring 251 711 645 - hemisphere 823 711 255 - bearing for socket...
• Re: question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork"
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:44:33 -0400
  ...side of the shifter box (under the car, directly underneath the gearshift lever). When you push down on the shifter, the "finger" on that...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 10:17:58 -0500
  ...Move the >> selector lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) of move the gearshift >> lever to "R" or "1" (Manual transmission). On hills also turn the...
• Re: shift linkage rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 4 May 2003 10:35:49 -0700
  ...The boot for this area is NLA Up front the gearshift lever passes through a spring loaded nylon ball/socket joint at the floor...
• Re: Need help adjusting gear shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 5 Jun 2018 22:20:06 -0500
  ...gearshift linkage on my 88 4-speed GL. >> >> I think the PO had problems with it, because he added a gear shift lever extension...
• Re: Gene Berg Short shift/extension kit
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:04:01 -0700
  ...Gene Berg Short shift/extension kit > > > >On Thursday rec'd and installed this kit, extends the lever > up to a more > >natural position and...
• Cup holder
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:35:07 -0700
  ...that cowl that covers all the heater stuff ahead of the gearshift lever. Between the cup holes, I put a couple of uprights with...
• Re: Loud knock when starting
  Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 15:41:08 -0700
  ...I have this other problem that may be related, in that my automatic transmission lever kill switch that is designed to keep the car...
• Re: Where are my gears?
  Historical mailing list - Antony P Marsh
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:26:27 -0500
  ...at the base of the shift lever? > see: > http://www.vanagonauts.com/34.4--34.12-Gearshift-Lever,-Adjusting173.htm > > John Meeks > '91 Vanagon...
• Re: Auto Shifter weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:52:57 -0800
  ...if the lever feels normal, and it shifts normally... look in the shift console. I think you start by removing a tiny allen screw...
• Re: HELP CALL : clutch issue on the road?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:58:01 -0700
  ...A quick look at Bentley tells me to check couplings from gearshift lever to front shift rod (inside shift mechanism housing, outside, under van...
• Re: [Re: part number]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Wed, 2 May 2001 10:33:53 MDT
  ...823 711 643 A - ball socket for gearshift lever 823 711 199 - pressure spring 251 711 645 - hemisphere 823 711 255 - bearing for socket...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:51:31 -0400
  ...If you take the "gearshift lever" (251 711 221 F) and the "locking cover" (091 301 232 A) off the selector shaft will slide...
• Shift Linkage Adjustment Problem SOLVED!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:54:46 -0800
  ...Using my 19mm spacer I positioned the front shift rod/gearshift lever properly in the shift mechanism housing, retightened the clamp and... Success!!! All...
• Re: Shift Rod Bushing Boots- necessary...?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:59:22 -0400
  ...Still not as crisp and precise as my '91 Jetta > was, but I guess that given the length of the gearshift lever and a...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 08:55:13 -0800
  ...Move the > >> selector lever to "P" (Automatic transmission) of move the gearshift > >> lever to "R" or "1" (Manual transmission). On hills also turn the...
• Re: Where are my gears?
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:03:22 -0500
  ...at the base of the shift lever? >> see: >> http://www.vanagonauts.com/34.4--34.12-Gearshift-Lever,-Adjusting173.htm >> >> John Meeks >> '91 Vanagon...
• Re: is it me? broke shift lever!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 12:36:31 -0500
  ...At 11:53 AM 11/20/98 -0400, you wrote: >Hi, > >Anyone else had the gearshift break off in their hand? > >Trying for reverse...
• Re: [Re: part number]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 2 May 2001 11:50:37 -0700
  ...823 711 643 A - ball socket for gearshift lever 823 711 199 - pressure spring 251 711 645 - hemisphere 823 711 255 - bearing for socket...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:15:44 -0400
  ...If the gearshift lever moves when load is applied-removed in 3rd-4th gears this is also a main shaft bearing or gear carrier...
• re: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 11:09:46 EDT
  ...The shifter bracket under the gearshift up front had come a little loose and drifted to the right about 1/16' of an inch...
• re: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 13:00:31 -0400
  [loss of reverse deleted] >The shifter bracket under the gearshift up front had come a little >loose and drifted to the right about 1...
• Re: Where are my gears?-O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:21:46 -0500
  ...at the base of the shift lever? >> see: >> http://www.vanagonauts.com/34.4--34.12-Gearshift-Lever,-Adjusting173. >> htm >> >> John Meeks >> '91 Vanagon...
• A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Sucessful Work in Progress
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 23:40:16 -0400
  ...At 70 mph there is no vibration from the gearshift lever. One other contributor to the list has ridden in the bus and I...
• Re: Syncro/Vanagon Stiff Shifting
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 12:32:50 -0300
  ...After swapping all the plastic bits out I used a bungee cord from the top of the gearshift out the openned passenger window to...
• Re: A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Sucessful Work in Progress
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 10:20:42 -0400
  ...At 70 mph there is no vibration from the gearshift lever. One other contributor to the list has ridden in the bus and I...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - j fritz
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 00:11:13 -0500
  ...shift lever adjustment) Mark, I was having this same rattling noise above 65mph which I could ease by pushing the gearshift lever to one...
• Clutch or tranny issue help nneded
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 10:46:01 -0400
  ...I could feel a strong vibration in the gearshift. I cautiously attempted to shift to all 4 forward gears and upon entry into the...
• Re: A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Sucessful Work in Progress
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 09:28:22 -0400
  ...At 70 mph there is no vibration from the gearshift lever. One other contributor to the list has ridden in the bus and I...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Buese Thomas
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:41:22 -0600
  ...If the gearshift > lever moves > when load is applied-removed in 3rd-4th gears this is also a main > shaft > bearing or gear carrier...
• Re: Monster TO-DO List
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 08:34:18 -0700
  ...Extend gearshift lever higher...it's so low I have to bend down to >reach it. I used to > ride an old 77 Westy...
• help needed defining shift linkage adjustment procedure
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 16:21:03 -0700
  ...found that in 2nd or 4th gear, the bottom of the gearshift lever (the front one, that i shift with) is behind the stop...
• Re: Backup Lights Always On, Stiff Shifter. "Selector shaft, modifications" P 35.60a
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:55:30 -0700
  ...had it fixed in under an hour. �If you take the "gearshift > lever" (251 711 221 F) and the "locking cover" (091 301 232...
• AW: A Vibration Free TIICO Exhaust System - A Successful Work in Pro
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 10:41:23 -0700
  ...At 70 mph there is no vibration from the gearshift lever. One other contributor to the list has ridden in the bus and I...
• Monster TO-DO List
  Historical mailing list - Todd Greenwood
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 00:52:01 -0700
  ...Extend gearshift lever higher...it's so low I have to bend down to reach it. I used to ride an old 77 Westy...
• successful 2000 mile road trip
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:12:11 -0400
  ...Third, had a moment of panic when, 1000 miles from home, the gearshift lever broke off in a parking lot as I was attempting...
• Porsche transaxle in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:46:11 +1200
  ...no money)! You will also need the complete gearshift lever mechanism from the trans-donor car, as the VW shifter will not work. Earlier...
• Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 09:02:50 -0800
  ...No levers. The main difference up front is that there is no fresh air connection for this unit. Most modern cars have the ability...
• Re: successful 2000 mile road trip
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 17 Mar 2008 06:52:16 -0400
  ...I never heard the radiator fan come on. > > Third, had a moment of panic when, 1000 miles from home, the gearshift > lever broke off...
• Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
  ...something needs to be done about that gearshift". By the time we assessed another 2,1-litre Caravelle, this time in Syncro 4x4 form...
• Re: Monster TO-DO List
  Historical mailing list - Pancho de la Luna
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 15:04:48 -0700
  ...Extend gearshift lever higher...it's so low I have to bend down to reach it. I used to ride an old 77 Westy...
• stuff, like grab handles and courtesy lights and such ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 6 May 1999 14:30:53 -0700
  ...one drink-holder-thing on each side of the gearshift (leaving room for the gearshift to move around). not much of a reach down...
• some stuff i did to my buses ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 23:53:35 -0600
  ...one drink-holder-thing on each side of the gearshift (leaving room for the gearshift to move around). not much of a reach down...
• Re: Speaking of modifications...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 01:31:34 -0600
  ...one drink-holder-thing on each side of the gearshift (leaving room for the gearshift to move around). not much of a reach down...
• gak! another road test: 1993 VW Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 12 Jan 95 11:08:30 CST
  ...This lack of power also requires active use of the gearshift lever, but, unfortunately, neither the 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic is...