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Re: Shifting problem
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 10:29:54 -0500
...This makes me rule out the possibility of >worn bushings or alignment of the shifter rods. What can it be? And how can >I...
Re: Shift linkage repair
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:38:26 -0600
...of removing the nuts and bolts that fasten the rear shift rod bushing so that the assembly can drop down ? Yes ~ > Is there any...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:04:42 +0000
...I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings. >> >> During the test drive I noticed something odd...that removing the shifter knob eliminated...
Re: new 82 vanagon L
Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
Mon, 2 Jan 2012 15:55:51 -0600
...There is a > tab of metal hanging down above the fuel tank ...there's a plastic bushing > in it ..the shift rod rides in...
Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:23:04 -0700
...1987vanagon/ShiftLinkageBoot# > Thanks, Ryan Kind of like this one, eh? http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_249_332/shift_rod_bushing_boot2...
Re: question about 4-speed shift rod front "fork"
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:15:08 -0400
I installed new shift rod bushings (center, just behind the gas tank, and rear, at the transmission) as well as a "repair kit" for...
Shifting problem
Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:50:43 -0700
...This makes me rule out the possibility of worn bushings or alignment of the shifter rods. What can it be? And how can I...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:56:31 -0500
Someone prolly stumbled across some in an seldom used warehouse somewhere and voila!, more shifter bushings. Those krafty krauts couldn't be playing the...
Giving your van a stiffy
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:39:50 -0700
...12:21 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: > I've suffered both - and a while back did a bushing job �and the floppy...
Re: Transmission replacement
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:48:12 -0800
...large for the older style shift rod but maybe something else there?* * * *Not sure if moving that center bushing further aft would allow the...
Re: Shift linkage troubles
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:13:19 -0500
...I just took the complete shift linkage apart to repair the rotted parts on my 82 Westy. I got my shift rod boot from...
Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Thu, 7 Apr 2016 09:35:25 -0700
...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: Shifter grease
Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:33:09 -0800
...the back (where the end of the shift rod > > connects to the transmission) (brilliantly named "Shift lever" and > > "lever"--no way that could ever...
Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:38:07 -0500
...I now > have brand new center shift rod bushings for the Vanagon Air Cooled and > Diesel from 80-83.5! It is almost like...
Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:37:13 -0500
...I now >> have brand new center shift rod bushings for the Vanagon Air Cooled and >> Diesel from 80-83.5! It is almost like...
91 shift problems
Historical mailing list - Kw
Sat, 9 Dec 2000 14:40:45 -0700
...We are leaning towards the shift rod bushing near the tranny. I know someone out there has seen this before. Please tell me it...
Re: 81 Vanagon 4 Speed 2WD Shaft Bearing Bushing
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:51:12 -0700
...Obtain replacement bushing. (Vanagain.com <http://vanagain.com/> IIRC Yup. https://www.vanagain.com/product/center-shift-bushing) Remove spare tire. Remove shift rod...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:40:31 -0800
...I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings. >>>>>> >>>>>> During the test drive I noticed something odd...that removing the shifter knob eliminated...
re: Re: Argh! My transmission went kaput!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 9 Nov 95 10:21:02 PST
...somewhat similar shifting problems on my 86 GL a few | years back. | Cleaning and lightly greasing the shift rod at the bushing in | front...
Re: Trans shifter linkage rubber boot
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:43:17 -0600
...They will include 2 new OE bushings (1 for front shift rod, you install,) 4 new OE boots, lower shift lever secured to shaft...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:41:59 -0800
...I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings. >>> >>> During the test drive I noticed something odd...that removing the shifter knob eliminated...
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
...I now >> have brand new center shift rod bushings for the Vanagon Air Cooled and >> Diesel from 80-83.5! It is almost like...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:04:45 -0800
...I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings. >> >>> >> >>> During the test drive I noticed something odd...that removing the shifter knob eliminated...
Re: Sudden Shifting Difficultys
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:18:37 -0700
...Shift linkage bushings > > B. Clutch Master Cylindar > > C. Pilot Bearing > > > > Can anyone give me some advice before I get all > > dirty?(its very muddy...
shifter parts for sale
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:47:00 -0400
...Shift lever 251 711 973 44.93 tension pin for above 3.00 bushing front 251 711 207D 12.56 bushing rear 251 711...
Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question
Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 12:26:40 -0400
...or other) grease, and spray the shift rod where it goes through each of the two bushings on its way toward the transmission (one...
automatic transmission adjusting
Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
Fri, 29 Aug 2003 20:05:10 -0700
...Is this supposed to slide or does it work by clamping the bushings to the linkage rod? Right now when I start the van...
Re: valve adjust and shift lever maintenance
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 May 1996 00:12:13 -0400
Brandy - One word of caution when you remove the rear shift rod next weekend. Be careful of the bushings in front and rear when...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:20:16 +0000
...I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings. >>>>>> >>>>>> During the test drive I noticed something odd...that removing the shifter knob eliminated...
Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:27:49 -0500
...I now >>> have brand new center shift rod bushings for the Vanagon Air Cooled and >>> Diesel from 80-83.5! It is almost like...
Re: Was Got Shifter Bushings? Now Rear Shift Rod Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:29:08 -0500
And, WHY don't you have a girl again?(or boy)not judgin' Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' 73...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:58:21 -0500
...I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> During the test drive I noticed something odd...that removing the shifter knob eliminated...
Shift Shaft Replacement
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:54:07 -0500
...5 shows a Shift Rod Bushing, location unknown. Come on you guys, don't make me call Daryl! Thanks in advance! Miguel
Re: Better Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:21:59 -0600
...John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 1:10 PM > Subject: Re: Got Shifter Bushings? > > >> What...
Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:16:52 +0000
...I did not use any lubrication on the Teflon bushings. >> >>> >> >>> During the test drive I noticed something odd...that removing the shifter knob eliminated...
spare tire rack problem
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:28:21 -0400
...any tricks? tire size 195/70 14 also what do people,use on the shift rod bushing at the tranny? It seems tor attract...
Re: Shifter Adjustment Tips and Tricks requested
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 8 Apr 2009 20:40:47 -0400
...After hooking the shift rod back up, > shifting is crummy. Can't find the gears half the time. > I have to go part way...
Re: Syncro tranny problem
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 18:46:51 -0700
...With the shifter in neutral, look at the rub/wear area on the shift rod at the tranny bushing. You should see an equal...
Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:24:20 -0700
...A couple of questions please and thanks! It seems the front bushing brackets should be OC in big hole on frame. True? What's...
Good Lube stuff.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:07:17 -0800
...smooth" because, I suppose, of all the bushings, rods, distance and angles involved...Now, it's shifting like a dream! And the front end...
Re: auto -> manual?
Historical mailing list - dr
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 07:16:41 -0500
...trans and mounts axles clutch clutch cable small rubber clutch sleeve that the cable goes through at the trans shift rod and all bushings...
Re: What a day...Billy kicked my as_
Historical mailing list - Tim
Fri, 12 Mar 2004 05:21:44 -0500
You might have installed the shift rod holder in the wrong position on the transmission. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
Re: transmission shifting
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Tue, 18 Oct 2005 05:16:58 -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: Shift Rod Bushing Boots- necessary...?
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:26:29 -0400
At 06:10 PM 3/23/2009, Jim Johnston wrote... >In looking over the transmission, all the boots on my shift linkage >are torn...
Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - AD Felder
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:48:13 -0700
...1987vanagon/ShiftLinkageBoot# > Thanks, Ryan Kind of like this one, eh? http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_249_332/shift_rod_bushing_boot2...
Air Cooled/Diesel Vanagon shifter linkage
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 1 May 2009 08:44:26 -0400
...guide pin on the transmission, the shift rod on the side of the trans, the guide pin bushing, and guide boot. I have found...
Re: 81 Vanagon 4 Speed 2WD Shaft Bearing Bushing
Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Toye
Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:26:13 -0400
...https://www.vanagain.com/product/center-shift-bushing) > > Remove spare tire. > > Remove shift rod. > > Laying on the spare tire tray, > > Remove worn bushing if...
Re: Sudden Shifting Difficultys
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 18 Jun 2002 16:56:12 -0500
...Shift linkage bushings > B. Clutch Master Cylindar > C. Pilot Bearing > > Can anyone give me some advice before I get all > dirty?(its very muddy...
removing gas tank
Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
Fri, 27 Apr 2001 11:29:15 -0500
...I gotta replace my center shift rod bushing (gonna get rid of the squalking duck once and for all). Thanks! Christopher Darilek 81 Westfalia
Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Wed, 6 Apr 2016 18:31:58 -0700
Jon, that's what I was trying to do when I shortened the overall shift rod: I loosened the pinch clamp and pushed the...
Re: mixing urethane and rubber bushings
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 6 Sep 2014 11:05:55 -0500
I have Flennor hard rubber bushings on my inner upper and lower front control arms, poly on radius rods, steering rack, anti-roll bar...
Re: Better Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:26:51 -0700
...John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 1:10 PM > > Subject: Re: Got Shifter Bushings? > > > > > >> What...
Poor shifting: air-cooled Westy
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 21 Sep 2014 20:06:18 -0700
...The shifting turned dramatically worse 2 or 3 weeks ago so I figured it was time to fix that "missing" bushing. Only thing is...
Re: Air-cooled Vanagon (Westy) shifter bush question.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:41:29 -0700
...The front rod bushing for 091 tranny model Vanagons is above the fuel tank. (the 091 trans = 80-83 aircooled, 82 diesel) Mark Tom...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:40:37 -0500
...message from one of the TheSamba sellers, that he is selling > shifter bushings that don't wear out and would not need the concertina...
Re: Shift buzz
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:21:06 -0700
...There are new front and rear bushing for the front and rear shift rods. I've tried the gear shift lever/linkage adjustment described...
Re: Shifter buzzing; hard to get into gear
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Fri, 9 May 2008 11:40:47 -0500
To me it sounds like your shifter is just out of adjustment (could be due to the rod bushings, but maybe just out of...
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
...I now >>>> have brand new center shift rod bushings for the Vanagon Air Cooled and >>>> Diesel from 80-83.5! It is almost like...
Re: Powerflex transaxle bushing
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:27:59 -0500
...I was noticing what I deemed >> excessive >> shifter movement going from throttle to no throttle. I just installed the >> powerflex bushing to replace possibly...
Type two shifter and bottom of shifter
Historical mailing list - CLARKE
Wed, 9 Apr 1997 18:00:02 -0700 (PDT)
...2 litre Westy) ??? Help!! I also had a new rubber bushing installed at the front of the transmission where the shifter rod enters. Sid...