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Re: DK into diesel, WAS:Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:17:46 -0700
On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 7:58 AM, Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> wrote: > thanks Mark - this was very helpful. �The tranny/engine...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
Paul, this isn't supposed to happen but this is how the front shifter fails most of the time. There is a plastic ring...
Re: Gear selection issue
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 00:24:31 -0400
...over to the 3/4 gear side of the shift box. The front bushing are a bit worn and replacements should be here today...
Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
...gears, replaced 3 bushings, shift > linkage ball to new billet receptor, replaced boots, Union and sandblasted > and treated shift rod front to rear. Replaced...
Re: Help!! '67 transmission
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Tue, 16 Aug 1994 13:20:31 -0700 (PDT)
...front, where the >shifter comes out. If anyone knows what sort of gasket or bushing this There is a seal where the shift rod...
Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Wed, 6 Apr 2016 12:57:43 -1000
...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: transmission shifting
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:42:52 -0700
...1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem? I > > haven't dropped the shifter box yet. I've adjusted the shifter rod so > > tha...
Re: shifting problem with 89 Westy 4 speed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 1 Apr 2004 22:10:10 -0500
You need to adjust eh linkage to compensate for worn bushings. Try looseing the shift rod bracket on the transmission, push towards the tranny...
Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:18:10 -8
Excessive play in the shift linkage and bushings was carefully considered ruled out in both the '82 and '91 (actually replaced the front bushing...
Shifter linkage advice sought (87 Westy Syncro)..
Historical mailing list - thetrans
Wed, 13 May 1998 18:05:35 -0400
...I got underneath, and checked the shifter lever in the transmission. The boot is separated from the rod, and a bit of oil is...
Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:28:17 -0500
...rear rod I'll see if tweaking things 1 or 2 splines helps. > Hopefully it's not rubbing on the front bushing. Maybe I...
Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:29:31 -0700
...Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing? >I think in my case OC means Obscene Cussin'. > > (too many swears going on under the van) > > ;^) > > > Thanks much...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
...I would repair > your shifter by rebuilding it with all new bushings. We have this as a kit > through our site if you need...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:35:11 -0400
I really don't mind folks posting about Terry Ks aftermarket shifter bushings. If you think they are better and you want to pony...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 6 May 2009 15:19:17 -0500
...Inside the cover box for the front end shifter rod assembly - there are two pieces that control where the end of the shifter rod...
Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
Hi All, Just for the record - after dismantling the bushings and ball joint assembly on the gear shifter, for some reason the whole assembly...
Simple but oh so effective maintenance task (lubricate shift linkage)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 8 Apr 2012 19:26:33 -0700
...to lubricate all the shifting mechanism at the bottom of the stick, the end of the long shift rod, the bottom of the delrin...
Re: Need help adjusting gear shift linkage
Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
Wed, 6 Jun 2018 12:45:28 -0500
...made a 23mm hardwood block to set the front shifter fork (Bentley call them “fingers”) at the right spot, and had to do ton...
Re: ride harshness
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 09:53:12 -0500
...Even when these bushings are new they allow the rod to shift laterally in the mounting hole. This creates a knocking sound when small...
Re: '87 Vanagon GL: Oil leaks
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:24:32 -0500
...There are two or three bits and pieces that need to be replaced where the shift arm and the shifter shaft from up front...
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: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Historical mailing list
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
...gears, replaced 3 bushings, shift > linkage ball to new billet receptor, replaced boots, Union and sandblasted > and treated shift rod front to rear. Replaced...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
...The shift rod end does not make contact with the reverse lock out strip or the 1st 2nd - 3rd 4th separator plates! Checking the...
Re: Inner tie rods
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 21:05:37 -0500
...Gonna update to urethane > >> bushing for the rack mount and do the inner and outer tie rods while > >> I’m at it and install...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:43:19 -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: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:25:17 -0700
...yeah, see page 34.2 .......in the lower left hand corner of the page it shows 'center shift rod bushing'. it's above the...
Making it shift like new
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 7 Oct 2014 15:50:21 -0500
...All this required that I take nothing apart in the length of the shift rod, so there was nothing to adjust when I got...
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: clunking from CV????
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 22:49:44 -0700
...and again when i shift to second .. >> I am wondering now if it could be the shift rod... The bushings have >> alot of play...
Re: 1st Gear
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 10 Mar 2004 11:20:29 -0600
First.....check al the linkages from the gear shift back to the tranny. Be sure the couplings, bushings, etc. are not worn. If so...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 6 May 2009 14:17:41 -0400
If everything feels tight and your bushings and tranny link are in good shape, try adjusting your linkage and shifter per Bentley manual before...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:02:57 -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: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 6 May 2009 12:05:10 -0600
...of the shifter mechanism up front. > This was accomplished with a kit from the list vendors. The rubber boot > over the shifter was removed...
Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:55:15 -0400
...I've put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other...
Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 08:53:13 -0700
...front end" meaning where the transmission bushing bolts into the > > frame > > >> of > > >> the bus). It seems like a previous owner shifted the front end...
Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 10 Oct 2005 23:25:51 -0400
...front end" meaning where the transmission bushing bolts into the frame of the bus). It seems like a previous owner shifted the front end...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:44:12 -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: 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: 86 Drivetrain Into 82 Diesel?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 14 Feb 2005 06:42:08 -0800
...The main shift rod bushing will need to be changed as the different 82 bushing was above the fuel tank and the later one...
Re: Simple but oh so effective maintenance task (lubricate shift linkage)
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:41:24 -0500
...to lubricate all the shifting mechanism > at the bottom of the stick, the end of the long shift rod, the bottom of > the delrin...
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: 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: Suspension noises (Clunks) 1991
Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:37:52 -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: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 09:57:30 -0400
...front end" meaning where the transmission bushing bolts into the frame > of > the bus). It seems like a previous owner shifted the front end...
Re: Shifting 5 speeds
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:32:59 -0700
...place would require a lot of different parts including the front > shift rod and the housing. Anyone have all those bits laying around?;) > > Next...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:11:49 -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 - 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: shift linkage concept question
Historical mailing list - Doug
Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:01:31 -0500
...lever/shift rod on the tranny is with the >>linkage attached. >> >>Thanks! >>mike >>84 >> >> >> >> >>--------------------------------- >>Do you Yahoo!? >>Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page...
Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:27:09 -0700
...may be allowing the ShiftSystem to be off in that direction ~ Check that the PivotPoints/Bushings for the Long (Front to Back) SelectorShaft are...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:25:37 -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: Need VW Van Advice!!!
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 18 Sep 1995 10:09:00 -0700 (PDT)
...bushing that holds the front of the shifter rod (From the shift handle to the front of the transmission), and in the shifter plate...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:36:11 -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: hole in fuel tank
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Mon, 9 Aug 2004 19:54:03 -0500
...You can also grease the shift rod bushing above the tank that never get grease - you'll like shifting for a while after that...
Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:09:33 -0700
...3/8" Flipping the air cooled front mount. Looks nearly impossible to my eye. You would end up clearancing too much metal likely making...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:23:08 -0400
...I've put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod > bushings, shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and > misc. other...
Grease Needle....an important find!
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Thu, 18 Mar 1999 11:13:47 -0500
...back on the transmission are two boots, that cover the shift rod bushing. I have been having problems finding 1st sometimes, the gear works...
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: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:16:35 -0400
...tie rod ends, front upper and lower bushings, rear inner and outer bushings, front rotors and rear drums, bearings, brake cables, front and rear...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:14:24 -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: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 19:33:38 -0400
...front end" meaning where the transmission bushing bolts into > the > > > > > frame > > > > > >> of > > > > > >> the bus). It seems like a previous owner shifted the front end...