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• Re: Some minor transmission related work
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 27 May 2017 14:02:29 -0400
  ...12:13 Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> napisał(a): > Trivial stuff mostly, and I've included the shift linkage fix I mentioned on the...
• Re: Shifting problems how adjust linkage
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 23:39:36 -0600
  ...By loosening the setscrew and twisting the rods slightly, I was able to "adjust" the linkage to account for the wear. The linkage was...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:40:15 -0400
  OK, here is a link to a picture of the diesel and air cooled linkage for 80-83 Air Cooled Vanagon and also 82...
• Re: Shift rod bushings and ball for 85
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:44:48 -0500
  ...linkage_repair_kit.html > > http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=20699 > > http://www.busdepot.com/cables-pedal-lever-components/shift-linkage...
• Re: 2.1L Power-Up Grade- Tranny info
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 20:41:27 PST
  ...Weddle Engineering built it. > What have you found out about the allegations that you have to: > > a.) Use a different shift linkage The shift...
• Re: 2wd transmission linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:52:59 -0600
  Is it possible that you've got the linkage rotated at it's attachment to the tranny? It goes on a sprocket type thing...
• Re: Transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:48:12 -0800
  If one swapped in the entire older style linkage, could they add the "missing" center linkage bushing (the one normally over fuel tank) at...
• Anyone have a �stabilizer bar linkage� they would be willing to part out?
  Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 22:44:25 -0700
  ...bar linkage." Its not repairable but I am hoping someone in their parts bind (or pile) might have an extra stabilizer bar linkage (screws...
• Re: Technical Transmission Question
  Historical mailing list - paul guard
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 11:51:45 +0000
  ...Any time a transaxle is removed, there is a chance shift linkage adjustment will need to be performed upon the reinstall. If the 3rd...
• tranny linkage question.
  Historical mailing list - VolksMD
  Wed, 1 Apr 1998 10:24:03 EST
  ...the question is what is the name of the company that sells the linkage kits for the conversion????? I had it written down but...
• Re: Auto tranny slipping
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 21 Aug 2004 13:54:53 -0400
  ...two things to do check the atf filter and adjust the throttle linkage if the arm on the side of the trnay is in...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:35:45 -0800
  ...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: 5 speed tranny
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 13:21:33 -0500
  ...Chris sells the linkage too, but I chose to modify the 4spd. linkage which is working fine. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "vwghost" <vwghost@TRIAD...
• syncro - shift linkage protective pipe
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:32:56 -0700
  ...How common is it to have the protective pipe installed in the shift linkage assembly? My van does not have it, and to tell...
• Let's talk 1991 Syncro shift linkage.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Wed, 11 Nov 1998 13:21:48 -0600
  ...First, I found a strange piece of plastic "floating" in the middle of my shift linkage. It was black plastic sitting just outside the...
• new tranny growls
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:34:24 -0600
  ...The builder asked me to bleed the slave cylinder and check my linkage, and to be truthful it seems like the clutch is not...
• Re: Early Vanagon Shift Linkage Available Again!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:19:46 -0600
  ...Time to rebuild that rear shift linkage if you have > an 80-82 Vanagon. You can see a picture of the new linkage piece...
• Re: No Warning: Manual tranny now stuck in reverse! HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:16:56 -0500
  ...You could remove the two bolts that hold the rear part of the linkage up and drop the rear part of the linkage down...
• Re: Shift linkage troubles
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:35:11 -0800
  ...squirm under the bus, unbolt the shift linkage where it attaches to the tranny, clean the ball and socket, grease her up really good...
• website recommendations + 85 Vanagon gearshift issues
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 16:02:44 -0400
  ...is OK just the linkage, linkage bushings, and adjustment. Can you refer me to good info./articles on this? Thanks for whatever leads you...
• Re: Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:03:58 -0800
  hi Mark, you mean front half of 82 westy shift linkage to operate the rear half of linkage and trans that's 91 ? if...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:05:08 -0700
  ...any sounds from metal-to-metal contact ( shift linkage touching something ) ..or transmission noises .. anything like that can get transmitted though the linkage . 2...
• Re: badly rusted mystery part
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:04:05 -0800
  ...On 12/11/07, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: > The shift linkage change does not follow years, it follows transmission > types. The way...
• Re: Anyone have a stabilizer bar linkage they would be willing to part out?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 09:23:48 -0600
  ...Anyone have a stabilizer bar linkage they would be willing to part > out? > > Hello List, > > While starting the job of repackaging all of my...
• rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:24:09 -0800
  I've started a winter project of rebuilding the shifter linkage, from the shifter to the transmission. This will be the second time I...
• Re: broken gear box
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 2 Nov 2017 12:02:01 -0700
  ...If the rear linkage broke first then driver can't move anything inside the gear box and break something in it. On the other...
• Re: Some minor transmission related work
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 27 May 2017 14:38:51 -0600
  On 27 May , 2017, at 10:13 AM, Alistair Bell wrote: > Trivial stuff mostly, and I've included the shift linkage fix I mentioned...
• new standard trans popping out of 1st
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 18:43:56 +0000
  ...Forward to now and we put it into my van and while adjusting the linkage What a pain that is.. While I can get...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:38:16 -0800
  ...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: solved: gear linkage trouble after tranny out and short shift kit
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:19:09 -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...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:22:56 -0500
  ...I think I found a new shift coupler and linkage pin (that this boot goes over) but settled for good used for both of...
• Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:35:47 -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: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 07:18:06 -0600
  ...When I shift into 2,4 it "feels" like the linkage isn't > pulling the tranny lever far enough foward; but clearly the linkage...
• Re: Whining Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 08:26:56 -0400
  Gearbox noise and vibration can be heard and felt the shift linkage under some circumstances. One is if you replace the shifter bushings with...
• RE: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 22 May 1996 08:56:11 -0700
  ...shifter linkage Is Camelback a local dealer, or can I get them to send one next-day? Wouldn't that be nice - $20+ for...
• '84 Westy shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Hank Miller
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 15:25:26 -0700
  ...any suggestions on trans forks, synchros, clutch, linkage from gear shift back to trans/?/ thanks Hank M [text/html]
• Re: linkage woes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 15:53:26 -0600
  ...Tightened up that sliding joint in the middle of the linkage and it worked. Took quite a few tries to find the right combination...
• WTB shifter and linkage '88-'91 4 speed
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 15 Feb 2003 08:58:11 -0500
  Hello, I'm looking for a manual transmission shifter and linkage from a late model van. I've worked on my 87 shifter but...
• Re: Trans swap between Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:47:58 -0700
  ...Trans swap between Vanagons > you'd be taking a step backwards in terms of how good the shift linkage > design is ..... > the early linkage...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 23 May 2011 18:53:05 -0400
  Any linkage arm that is shortened will result in a higher input pressure being necessary, due to having a lesser mechanical advantage. So, that...
• Re: Syncro tranny problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 18:46:51 -0700
  ...The shift linkage was disconnected at the splined shaft and the > fork. I've followed the Bentley procedure to adjust that linkage. It > won...
• shift box for syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 11:25:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...replaced my tranny on my 87 syncro, he had to replace a piece of the shift linkage in an attempt to get the shift...
• WTB 4 sp Shifter/linkage
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 23 May 2002 07:09:25 -0400
  I'm looking for a 4 sp shifter with linkage for my 87 van. I've rebuilt mine but it's still loose and...
• 5-speed shift linkage..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 29 May 2017 14:16:32 -0700
  ...Recently I queried about the linkage adjustment and got lots of good answers, but no one mentioned the 5sp linkage seems to not be...
• Shift Linkage Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 14:06:47 -0400
  ...In particular, he mentioned lubing a shift linkage, which is easier to do with the gas tank removed. I suppose that I should do...
• Re: linkage woes
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 14:45:36 -0700
  ...From the archives, I found suggestions to > "rotate the linkage clockwise one notch" at the mid-van connecting point. > So, I've loosened the...
• Adjusting shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:40:08 -0700
  hi, I am trying to adjust the shifter linkage on a 1990 Carat WBX, manual trans. on a perfect set up...when in Neutral...
• Shifting problems how adjust linkage
  Historical mailing list - Monk Bill
  Sat, 18 Jul 1998 20:39:05 EDT
  ...Now I need some help on adjusting the linkage. In order to get my Van in first I need to push down as if...
• Rattling shifter fixed
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 08:38:59 -0700
  ...After listening to many exchanges, I saw someone mention a boot where the linkage meets the tranny, and I thought to myself, 'I don...
• Re: Shift Linkage Lube?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:43:25 -0700
  Hi, I removed the front two sections of the shift linkage from the van, bolted to yoke at front, underneath that metal box, and...
• Re: manual shifter need help
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 7 Apr 2018 20:05:35 +0000
  ...hi all, I have the rear shift linkage replaced by a mechanic on my '88 Carat..it was sloppy and I can't find...
• Re: vanagon 4 speed-reply
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 06:45:22 -0700
  ...The linkage is also different > and you'll have to either change it completely or add > a adapter kit (I think Transform? or is...
• WTB pop top lift linkage to raise 87 westy top - passenger side spring strut
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Fri, 26 May 2006 12:56:55 -0400
  Greetings, The linkage to raise my 87 westy pop top is damaged on the passenger side. The two bars that connect the pop top...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 May 2011 17:23:58 -0700
  Why not just screw a wooden (or other material) wedge to the top of the pedal, rather than playing with the linkage? Karl Wolz...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 11:18:39 +0200
  ...Depending what you meant saying: 'I just had the linkages adjusted '.. If they are really adjusted including changing worn out parts it is ok...
• Shift Linkage Woes -- 1984 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gary Meier
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 12:36:29 -0400
  ...It seems like there is excessive movement in the front portion of the linkage. I found a collection of broken plastic bits in the...
• Re: Need help adjusting gear shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Tue, 5 Jun 2018 22:31:19 -0400
  Hey Yo, Make sure the shop reassembled the shift linkage support bracket in the correct position... info here: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum...
• Re: ONE ONLY genuine VW trans $965
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 00:03:02 -0800
  I think there's a linkage change also around 86 or so, but not sure if that affects where the selector shaft is mounted...
• WTB: 2.1 Vanagon Accelerator Pedal & Linkage
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 21:39:46 -0700
  ...The guy putting my 1990 Carat back together says my Accelerator Pedal and linkage is "all boogered up" and needs replaced. I don't...
• Re: '87 Vngn stuck in 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 May 2000 21:33:37 EDT
  ...However, in my brief exploration I was able to move the linkage freely right at the gear box. I didn't want to yank...