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Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:58:21 -0500
...It was a bit troublesome disconnecting the front and rear shifter rod sections but I managed to get it done. The next step is...
Was: Tranny Repaired!!! Now: Shifter PM
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:36:03 -0400
...If you shifting is vague and stiff then you have a problem. You should inspect and lube the rear and front shifter linkage areas...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:16:52 +0000
...It was a bit troublesome disconnecting the front and rear shifter rod sections but I managed to get it done. The next step is...
Re: All the gears but second
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:11:27 -0600
...front and back shift rods (by which I mean the long rods that run > from > > the bottom of the lever at the front of...
Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Sun, 17 Apr 2016 14:55:45 -0700
...Apr 17, 2016, at 2:21 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Considering the shifting probems: (1) the transmission is freshly > overhauled (2...
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
...as I said, tightening loose things, ( like where the shift 'lever' with ball on the end bolts to the splned shaft on the side...
Re: Redline MT90
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 2 Apr 2016 00:59:58 -0400
...pump cover against the rear support bar shifting the cover just enough to break that gasket. Insect the rear engine mounts. Good chance they...
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
...but you get an awful metal-to-metal screeching sound when moving the shift lever fore and aft, and that's about the only...
Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:38:44 +0000
...Jim On Sun, Apr 17, 2016 at 4:21 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Considering the shifting probems: (1) the transmission is...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 6 May 2009 12:05:10 -0600
...The shifting at the actual gearbox lever is still tight, so I know that its the long shifter mechanism, but I assumed that it...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 6 May 2009 14:17:41 -0400
...The shifting at the actual gearbox > lever is still tight, so I know that its the long shifter mechanism, but I > assumed that it...
Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:42:26 -0800
...At the rear of the shift linkage at the trans .........where the linkage engages with that ball on the lever back there.. There's...
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
...We also > have the double ball shift levers new and the center bushing. There is > only one other bushing that is at the universal...
Re: Trans upshift
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 10 May 2011 18:41:38 -0700
...Likely no difference in shifting because all the did was rebuilt the trans and put it back in. I don't think you can...
Re: Starter Sometimes Doesn't
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:34:45 -0500
...If you have an automatic, you should also check the switch near the shift lever. It should be noted that since the ground path...
Re: backup light saga continues ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 09 Aug 94 20:05:35 CDT
...white plastic parts of the shift linkage (at the bottom of the shift lever and along the shift rod to the transmission) are worn...
Re: Securing Valuables in Westy
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:46:49 -0500
...leave my Colt 44 Magnum in it holster mounted to the shift lever. That has proven to be the best security so far. Stan...
Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:58:32 -0800
...At the rear of the > shift linkage at the trans .........where the linkage engages with that > ball > on the lever back there.. There's...
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: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:36:34 -0800
...At the rear of the shift linkage at the trans .........where the linkage engages with that ball on the lever back there.. There's...
Re: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:15:24 -0700
...piston or rod knock/rattle ? how's the oil lever, condition, grade, and age ? can you produce the sound standing at the engine, and...
Problem Solved: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:15:19 -0400
...idle > and all revs above that. > piston or rod knock/rattle ? > how's the oil lever, condition, grade, and age ? > > can you produce the...
Re: How do I lower my late model?
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 Jun 1996 13:51:32 -0400
...own modifications to this design to provide maximum clearance from the shift rod and the steering drag link. And instead of the "V" shape...
Re: removing NA/dipstick
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:31:20 -0600
...Once the > AAZ was in I stuck a piece of stiff wire (welding rod) down the engine's > dipstick hole till it hit bottom...
Replaced final drive to AT seals in the 90MV (fingers crossed anyway)
Historical mailing list - retro van
Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:32:28 -0700
...I had noticed before starting this job that the reverse lights only go on when the shift lever is toward the very front of...
index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
...Rod Bushing Transmission Vanagon ALL 34-89-03 Manual Revised Shift Lever Bearing w/ Manual Trans. Transmission Vanagon ALL 40-88-01 Suspension Upper...
Re: removing NA/dipstick
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:30:10 -0600
...On my list to do before the camping trip is swap engines,custom build exhaust,replace tank and sending unit, stainless coolant lines, shift...
Re: removing NA/dipstick
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:33:21 -0600
...Once the >> AAZ was in I stuck a piece of stiff wire (welding rod) down the engine's >> dipstick hole till it hit bottom...
Re: removing NA/dipstick
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:40:31 -0700
...Once the >>> AAZ was in I stuck a piece of stiff wire (welding rod) down the engine's >>> dipstick hole till it hit bottom...
Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 5 May 2009 20:10:30 -0500
...6) Front Wheel Bearing lube time. - 25,000 miles 7) Replace shifter lever parts. Item 1 - The leaking vent was the typical rotted/broken...
Re: Problem Solved: Was Metallic sound when depressing the clutch---Now happens in neutral when depressing accelerator
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 16:38:36 -0700
...piston or rod knock/rattle ? how's the oil lever, condition, grade, and age ? can you produce the sound standing at the engine, and...
Re: That's it, I've had it. (Driving with brake on)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:38:31 -0700
...But now, with the added leverage, I am reluctant to pull up 'full power' (what is actually needed to work those rear shoes) because...
Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 13:59:18 -0400
...Shift lever tends to break off near bottom where it's drilled through (under shifter boot). Rear brake adjusters freeze up. Body seams rust...
Re: !!!URGENT!!!-NEED HELP/ADVICE!!
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Mon, 14 Sep 1998 22:42:48 -0600
...So > basically I could shift form 4th into 3rd and back to 4th w/ no real problem > except a noticeable weird feel, but shifting...
another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
...The shift forks, shift rods and selector interlock assembly were simplified as was the reverse gear assembly, which now uses helical gears. The number...
Re: 400mm Lift to Flush
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Wed, 6 Oct 2004 20:37:46 +0200
...Shift lever tends to break off near bottom where it's drilled through (under shifter boot). Rear brake adjusters freeze up. Body seams rust...
entertainment: 1956 road test
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 09 Jan 95 16:10:18 CST
...The straight-down pedals are a little awkward for an average foot, but the long gear lever gives typical VW shifts, and the nearly...
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...
Wombat/Gerbil update
Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
Sun, 19 Nov 1995 09:23:06 -0700
...As mentioned in earlier messages, the PO somehow broke the front shift rod (the section that starts at the front of the bus and...
Re: The Waveform is Different. Was: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:49:24 -0700
...new throw-out bearing, diesel input shaft installed, new boots (shift rod, lever and clutch slave), Redline MT-90, and all fresh cleaned CVs...
Re: Restoration of 1991 Carat MT
Historical mailing list - Ry
Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:40:57 -0600
...would also replace the ball and cup levers coming off the transmission to > the shift rod. > > Good Luck, > > Happy Camping, > Joel Cort > Rochester NY...
greenhorn questions: Answered
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sat, 20 Feb 1999 00:39:23 -0500
...61 hot-rod Lincoln) and the little lambs, (who drive Geo Metros) in Heaven. Our current Westy had a very Shifty rebuild about 15k...
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...
2ND DATE, LOVE AND HELL
Historical mailing list - Erick Sowder
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 12:00:00 -0400
...I put a small crow bar against the clutch lever on the transmission and told her to release the clutch, this took pressure off...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 24 Aug 2015 09:31:14 -0400
...Then tighten the top nut fully until it tightens against the spacer. >>>>>> >>>>>> For the rears, you also need to support the rear lower control...
Re: Front shocks replacement question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:01:56 -0400
...Then tighten the top nut fully until it tightens against the spacer. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> For the rears, you also need to support the rear lower control...