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Steering linkage sticking
Historical mailing list - Troy
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:32:31 -0800
...Trying to determine what is freezing up in my steering linkage as the temperatures drops. Here in Alaska we are having 50� daytime temperatures...
Re: Shift rod bushings and ball for 85
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:23:23 -0700
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_251_332/shift_linkage_repair_kit.html http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id...
linkage lube and washer check valve
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 22 May 2011 23:02:12 -0700
...Cleaned and lubed read end of shift linkage http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/05/22/vanagon-syncro-shift-linkage-rear-and-a-glance-at...
best way to test transmission
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:01:39 -0400
I want to check to see whether I have a bad second gear in my manual transmission (1990 Westy), or just bad linkage. Is...
gear linkage trouble after tranny out and short shift kit
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:32:58 -0700
...So I wonder before I take that part again, whether its just the rear linkage, and the original problem just got amplified with the...
Was: Tranny swap Gears 2 High. Now: Video of Linkage.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:25:44 -0700
...I shot video so I could see what linkage doing at transmission. Short 2.6 MB clip of reverse, 1,2,3,4, reverse...
Re: Replacing shoft lever bushing/seal with transmission installed?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 07:40:09 -0700
The linkage at the tranny is very different between the Vanagon 091 and 091/1 trannys. You can not easily interchange these trannys because...
Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 2 Jan 2010 15:57:13 -0800
You can swap the whole linkage to match the later tranny. The bushing location above the tank in 80-82+ is not used and...
Syncro tranny problem
Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 21:11:24 -0400
...The shift linkage was disconnected at the splined shaft and the fork. I've followed the Bentley procedure to adjust that linkage. It won...
Re: Shifter linkages Syncro vs 2WD
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 1 Sep 2002 21:04:01 -0700
The waterboxer Syncro linkage is very similar to the waterboxer 2WD linkage. The rear shift rod is curved differently near the tranny as the...
solved: gear linkage trouble after tranny out and short shift kit
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 14:36:05 -0700
...I saw that the fourth gear blocks long before the linkage mount blocks the movement. However i saw then that the linkage at the...
Repairing front shift linkage ... need help
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:37:52 -0800
hi, I am working the front shift linkage... per the Bentley... - put the plastic shells in the thick rubber ring... I tried but I...
Smoooooooth Shifting
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Dec 1995 14:56:05 -0500
...While under the van, I had my wife shift gears (motor not running, of course), and it looked as if the linkage (normally covered...
manual shifter need help
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 7 Apr 2018 12:56:34 -0700
hi all, I have the rear shift linkage replaced by a mechanic on my '88 Carat..it was sloppy and I can't find...
WTB: 1500 flaps and linkage
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 20 Sep 1997 19:48:01 -0700
Good Evening Group, I'm in need of fan shroud flaps and linkage for a non-doghouse fan shroud. If you have such and...
Re: squeaky shifting woes
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 7 Jan 1999 08:04:42 -0800
...Remove the spare and you will see a box surrounding the shifter linkage. Reach in from the back with grease on your fingers and...
Stuck in gear - Help!
Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 14:45:06 -0600
...Thought it was shifter linkage trouble as the plastic gimball that the shifter pivots about broke - replaced it, but shifter won't budge - stuck...
Re: linkage woes
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Wed, 7 Aug 2002 00:39:40 -0400
Mark, Many thanks for your reply -- my one remaining question has to do with the flexibility of the two sides of the linkage. On...
Gearshift lube job
Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:55:14 -0800
...Can I re-grease the ball joint on the stick shift where it goes through the floor without disassembling the shift linkage and mechanism...
Re: badly rusted mystery part
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:45:57 -0800
The shift linkage change does not follow years, it follows transmission types. The way it attaches and works is very different at the tranny...
New manual transaxle, Old shift linkage
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:27:01 -0700
...I modified (cut and shortened linkage) and installed a WBX shift linkage and transaxle some thousands of miles ago. Transmission still worked but had...
transmission linkages
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:17:34 -0700
...I've been under the car to gently assist the shift linkage but I want to be sure I'm assisting in the right...
Early Vanagon Shift Linkage Available Again!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:12:19 -0400
I had posted that we were working on reproducing the early 80-82 AC and Diesel Vanagon rear shift linkage guide pins. These have...
shifting- repost
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:48:39 -0700
...Has anyone replaced these linkages? They are the same as the aircooled linkages, yes? Has anyone adjusted these linkages? Am I the only person...
'81 2.0 F.I. Rep'l... Throttle linkage diagram?
Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
Sun, 1 Sep 2002 23:45:43 -0500
It appears I may be missing some parts for the the throttle body linkage on th F.I. system I'm installing in my...
Re: Shift linkage repair
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:26:29 -0700
...I though it's the front linkage.... here's the rear vid.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFLdG6sroyo and a complete front and...
Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:45:20 -0800
...Did you have to rejig the linkage or cable setup? If so..... On my first incarnation of linkage setup, I passed the cable through...
Re: Rattling shifter fixed
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sun, 18 Jul 1999 18:40:03 +0200
Brad Anderson wrote: > After listening to many exchanges, I saw > someone mention a boot where the linkage meets the tranny, and I thought to...
Extreme high idle : Solved
Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
Fri, 5 Jun 1998 22:56:58 -0230
...It turns out it was the throttle linkage. It seems after the initial startup the linkage seized up after pressing the acc. pedal. Lack...
Rabbit Transmission
Historical mailing list - John Schaper
Wed, 20 Dec 2000 07:33:37 -0800
...Fluid levels OK, linkage adjustment OK, nylon/plastic bushings OK, clutch adjustment OK. Problem is it gets stuck in gear when shifting. When engine...
Shift Linkage Problem on manual tranny
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 22 Nov 1999 15:37:28 -0500
...I adjusted linkage per Bentley's neutral positioning but to no avail. Those of you who have replaced their trannies run into a similar...
Vanagon stick shift
Historical mailing list - The Martins
Mon, 15 Dec 1997 21:19:48 -0600
...Is this normal, or misadjusted linkage. If it is misadjusted what part of the linkage should be adjusted ? Thanks, Merry Christmas
Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:53:58 -0800
...Mark neil n wrote: > Hi all. > > Has anyone used Delrin (Delrin AF or Delrin 500AF?) to replace the > shift linkage bushing above the fuel...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:16:14 -0800
I have an update on the shifter linkage work. Everything is back together and I did a test drive yesterday. I'm not fully...
Re: Some shift linkage mods
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 9 Aug 2021 11:52:55 -0300
...me fooling around when I could be doing useful work. > > Shift linkage mods , the “cup” at selector, I might have posted years ago about...
Stuck shifter ?'s
Historical mailing list - Monte Davrill
Thu, 12 Jun 1997 13:07:01 -0700
...The linkage looks OK and the mid-shaft clamp (behind the gas tank) hasn't come loose. My next test is to remove the...
Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
Mon, 16 Jun 2003 11:34:42 -0400
...Do all "091" trannies use the forward shifter linkage connection and the "091/1" trannies use the center linkage? If so, then can I...
Thanks re accelerator linkage
Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 08:51:30 -0400
Thanks to all the listees (6 in all already after posting at midnight last night) about my broken throttle linkage. Haven't gotten under...
Re: Dellorto Carb question
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Sun, 13 May 2001 17:17:19 EDT
In a message dated 5/13/01 12:22:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Wolfvan88@aol.com writes: << CB Performance sells parts and linkages...
Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:02:18 -0700
...1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question >> >> >> Disconnected the shift linkage at the transmission by removing the two >> bolts >> from the bracket and pulling...
Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:07:33 -0700
...The whole shift linkage needs fairly frequent lubrication on every part that moves ,on the entire linkage. Often they don't get that lubrication...
Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:59:28 -0700
you'd be taking a step backwards in terms of how good the shift linkage design is ..... the early linkage, which you'd have...
need EGR lingage for 1982 2.0 aircooled
Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:28:00 -0500
My 1982 vanagon is missing the EGR linkage, I just had everything appart the other day and the valve looks like new, Filter is...
Re: syncro - shift linkage protective pipe
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:27:10 -0700
...syncro - shift linkage protective pipe > cross posted from samba... > > > How common is it to have the protective pipe installed in the shift > linkage assembly...
Need used part
Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 20:29:49 EDT
...Until I snapped the threads on the linkage where it holds the wiper arm on. It was rusted and it didn't take much...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:22:22 -0500
...rebuilding shifter linkage >> >> I have an update on the shifter linkage work. Everything is back together and I did a test drive yesterday. I...
Re: tranny linkage question.
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Wed, 1 Apr 1998 23:53:58 EST
In a message dated 98-04-01 10:24:33 EST, you write: > what is the name of the company that sells the linkage...
Linkage broke to the accelerator pedal
Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
Sat, 30 Jan 1999 16:53:06 -0500
Well I believe some linkage broke between the accelerator pedal and the engine...it races at top speed. I realize this baby can't...
Re: Shift Linkage Issue
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:12:47 -0800
...Shift Linkage Issue > Good Evening, > > I need a bit of advice from the list. > 1987 Syncro Westfalia, 120K Mi. > > The shift linkage on my...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:18:15 -0800
I was rebuilding the shifter linkage due to worn bushings. I'm not feeling any vibrations, just hearing a noise emanating from the shifter...
Re: shift linkage boots
Historical mailing list - Wolfgang Carolsfeld
Tue, 20 Apr 1999 17:15:42 -0700
...shift linkage boots >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > >I was under my 90 Westy Syncro and saw that the second boot along the >linkage from the transmission is cut...
WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:06:00 -0700
...Because linkage is stiff, can't tell if it's a linkage adjustment or alignment issue or the 3-4 hub going south. Thanks...
Re: Sudden shift linkage outage
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 20 May 2018 14:45:44 -0700
hi Gene, I'd look at the front linkage components, under the shift lever... - how old is it? mine is about 10 years old...
Transmission linkage item question
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Mon, 9 Sep 2002 04:21:22 -0700
Does anybody know what is the proper name for the piece of shifter linkage that fits onto the splined shaft and has the 'ball...
Re: Shifting - '88 GL manual tranny
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Sun, 22 Mar 2015 16:56:05 -0400
Shift linkage is the most common failure point. If you haven't changed and lubricated all the linkage points... start there! -----Original Message----- From...
Re: switching from manual to automatic
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:21:04 -0800
...What a pain the throttle >linkage was.You need that, the shifter and shift rod.The throttle cable assembely has a linkage....
Re: gear linkage trouble after tranny out and short shift kit
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:10:00 -0400
...gear linkage trouble after tranny out and short shift kit >Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:32:58 -0700 > >I recently had the tranny...
Re: Shift Linkage Cleaning and Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Sun, 22 Mar 1998 13:42:39 -0500
...The archives point to the linkage >and mention replacing all the bushings at the shifter and the >transmission. The dealer said he thinks it...
Re: Shifting problems how adjust linkage
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Fri, 24 Jul 1998 08:52:27 -0400
Bill, Have you had any luck in finding the information on adjusting the linkage? I'm having the exact same problem. I would appreciate...
Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:59:09 -0800
...used Delrin (Delrin AF or Delrin 500AF?) to replace the > shift linkage bushing above the fuel tank on air cooled and diesel > Vanagons? > > http...