Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 30+: 60 results shown for shift.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Hard to shift into first gear after warmed up
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 3 Oct 2001 08:50:17 -0700
  ...Hard to shift into first gear after warmed up --part1_14.1b6ac19f.28eaba7f_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding...
• Re: Help, 85 shifting problems
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Sep 1996 22:00:56 -0500
  ...Help, 85 shifting problems >Message-ID: <960916002649_479566867@emout05.mail.aol.com> > >In a message dated 96-09-11 09:41:04 EDT, hdccs...
• TransAxle Goes -long- (was Transaxle Woes)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 21:26:30 -0400
  ...Not a hell of a lot of difference, but perhaps enough to restrict full travel of the front shift rod/cup and the ShiftRod...
• re: No reverse Gear
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Sep 1994 13:00:31 -0400
  [loss of reverse deleted] >The shifter bracket under the gearshift up front had come a little >loose and drifted to the right about 1...
• Re: what causes 3rd & 4th gear to go out?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 23:50:20 -0700
  ...1.9 > watercooled w/4 speed when my shifter linkage busts at the tranny's shift lever > which looks like some kind of hip...
• Re: [Re: Carat: Manual vs Automatic]
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 23:26:40 MST
  ...the automatic accelerated about the same as the stick because it wasn't burdened with a crappy shifter, but definitely had worse gas mileage...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:47:12 -0800
  ...Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting >I need some help from the VW transmission experts on the list. > > I'm having...
• Re: shifter bushing kit
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:05:17 -0400
  ...shifter bushing kit Greg, Have you checked the adjustment of your transmission linkage? Yes, replacing bushings could improve the feel of the shifter, but...
• Re: 1985 Transmissin'
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 07 Apr 95 08:56:29 CDT
  ...The interior shift forks are not > really accessible without complete teardown. this happened to me, and it's the 3rd/4th gear syncro that...
• Air-cooled Vanagon (Westy) shifter bush question.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:36:01 -0700
  ...The shifting on my Vanagon is pretty funky in 1st/2nd - it's pretty vague just where you're at and somewhat difficult getting...
• shifter linkage solved and the real problem persists...groan!
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 17:12:22 -0500
  A short while back some of you advised me while I was trying to diagnose an inability to shift. It turned out to not...
• Re: vanagon stumble
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 May 2015 09:18:32 -0400
  ...It hiccups a bit in first gear and then briefly hiccups more violently after shifting to 2nd and accelerating. It stops this stumble after...
• Re: [shifting woes]
  Historical mailing list - john schaper
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 17:43:08 PDT
  ...I did this and it helped my shifting considerably--it just felt better. If this doesn't work, I would go to Bentley and...
• Re: Need advice on replacing accelerator pedal (accelerator cableauto transmission)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:21:02 -0500
  ...Once completed, adjustment may be necessary > to give proper shift points, I always begin at the front of vehicle under > the pedal and take...
• Re: Shift linkage troubles
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:36:52 -0600
  ...I am having trouble with the shift linkage > on my 81 Westy. The shift rod keeps coming off of the > guide pin on the...
• Re: Wurstfalia pops into neutral at 60 mph in fourth gear??
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 18:38:08 -0800
  ...But it could be something else, such as shifter, shifter rod or side shift rod attachment at the transmission. -- Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2...
• Re: syncro - shift linkage protective pipe
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:52:49 -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...
• 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: Tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 08:06:03 -0800
  > Are there any "Classic shifter linkage problems" or "Classic stiff tranny > problems" Yes. and yes. It is typical for an aging Vanagon transmission to...
• Shifter linkages Syncro vs 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 23:10:20 -0400
  Hi List, Anybody can tell me if there are differences between the shifter linkages between a Syncro and a 2WD? If yes what are...
• Re: Tranny oil-level (AA Trans take on the subject)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 13:01:36 -0700
  Yep, these things were almost impossible to shift in cold weather, and usually would grind to boot. It's what drove me to try...
• Re: hard shifting question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:39:37 -0600
  ...Personally, if there are any shifting problems and the shifting system has never been rebuilt - I would recommend doing so. Then, if you ever...
• Re: Syncro shifter rattle
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 17:31:46 -0700
  ...The most irritating of which is shifter rattle. The linkage is >great -- the vehicle goes in and out of gear like _butter_. However, when...
• Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:03:00 -0800
  ...anyone used Delrin (Delrin AF or Delrin 500AF?) to replace the >> shift linkage bushing above the fuel tank on air cooled and diesel >> Vanagons...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:08:17 -0500
  ...Some people may just shift around > >> it and put the wear on their clutch instead . > >> Sure it may give you a spread in shifting...
• Lee's 60 s/cab update
  Historical mailing list
  15 Jun 96 11:46
  ...Well If you remember I had a problem with the tranny shift. It wouldn't shift into first or second. The guys I bought...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 18:04:48 -0800
  Brent, I'm planning to replace all the plastic and spring goodies that make up the shifting control assembly on my 89 Syncro Westy...
• Re: 4 speed hard to shift when warm
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:45:01 -0500
  ...If you can shift fine, with the engine off, this is it! Start taking the transaxle out, or risk damaging it also. ERic Alan...
• Re: California Imports Bus Shift Rod Bushing Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:51:16 -0800
  ...California Imports Bus Shift Rod Bushing Kit? Hi all. Anyone used this kit with success? http://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D211...
• Re: Transmission Bell Housing Question Help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:43:15 -0700
  ...You might encounter this in >> your >> deal, so if you don't have the travel you need fore-aft wise on your >> shifter >> after...
• Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Fri, 21 May 2010 05:59:04 +0100
  ...Manual Shifter Woes >I had to replace the shifter ball on my 4-speed manual transmission in my > 1991 GL. Now I can't...
• Re: Automatic shift point adjustment....anyone done this?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 05:10:13 -0400
  ...I know we can get this right! I would love to have an 800 to 1300 rpm difference in shift points. That would be...
• Re: Some minor transmission related work
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 27 May 2017 11:37:00 -0700
  ...12:13 Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> napisał(a): > >> Trivial stuff mostly, and I've included the shift linkage fix I mentioned on the...
• simple engine RPM question
  Historical mailing list - Jarod Bishop
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 16:38:00 -0800
  ...The speed seems to max out at around 3500 but I give some more gas and get it past 4k before shifting, but I...
• stick shift question.
  Historical mailing list - chuck keeter
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 15:15:35 -0700
  Hi list, I have a question I hope that you all can answer for me, the other day my 83.5 westy stick shift...
• Re: Gear shift linkage? - the answer
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:58:43 -0500
  Checked gear linkage under the shifter, all the way back and into the transmission - all looked good, no loose bolts. Called my mechanic, he...
• Seeking Comments, Quick Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:00:24 -0700
  I'm interested in the quick shift kit from Van-Caf�. I mentioned this to my mechanic and he got all huffy and said...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:51:59 -0800
  >Or install the shift linkage rod after the tank is >already in? Or use flare fittings so a metal line >could be attached to...
• Re: Bad Pilot Bearing???
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 18:48:29 -0500
  ...It shifts fine when the motor is off, and only first > gear > has a problem while driving> I had my shift linkage adjusted, and...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 18:13:13 -0800
  ...The harder sping goes on the upper shift rod. Hey I screew up some more and didnt give ya the part number for the...
• Re: finding gears
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:40:06 -0600
  It sounds like the shift rod joint bolt has loosened enough to allow the rod to rotate when you put pressure on the shifter...
• Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:57:35 -0500
  ...Some people may just shift around > > it and put the wear on their clutch instead . > > >> Sure it may give you a spread in shifting...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 3 May 2010 21:43:39 -0700
  ...Do I worry > about this as a "must-replace-before-summer" item, and do bushings in > addition to boots? Van shifts like butter currently...
• Re: Hard Shifting..sometimes
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jun 1995 11:21:45 -0400
  > Since acquiring her, Ramona has always displayed hard shifting from time >to time. Sometimes, she's smooth, and sometimes I can't even downshift...
• Re: Problem: transmission dropping out of 4th into neutral
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 12:09:07 -0400
  ...It is very possible that your shift linkage needs to be adjusted to allow the sleeve (inside the tranny) to engage further into 4th...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 06:26:30 -0500
  ...balky shift question > The problem is, New Mexico is dry and dusty. Viscous lubricants attract lots > of dirt when then makes shifting even harder...
• Re: Gear shift lever ball (in the rear attached to transmission)
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:29:57 -0700
  ...Gear shift lever ball (in the rear attached to transmission) Hello Volks, I want to save money (don't we all) and I need...
• Re: clunking from CV????
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 21:37:39 -0700
  ...Just one clunk when i start of in first and again when i shift to second .. I am wondering now if it could be...
• Re: Berg short-shift for Vgon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Walter Dahlstrom
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 14:17:20 -0800 (PST)
  Well I don't have the short shifter and my tank is fine, but did you say you have a six cylinder vanagon? I...
• Need shift lever for front of Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 10 Aug 2015 11:21:27 -0400
  I have a customer with an 86 Syncro that broke his shift lever over the weekend. Anyone have a good used one they would...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Musing About Recent Trip - Too Long
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:31:38 -0400
  ...Maybe not the smartest thing, but nevertheless� Put in power steering and make sure that the shift linkage is in good shape and kept...
• Re: lazy...thread type on shifter knob
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:32:57 -0800
  ...Not really a big issue unless like me, you're trying to make a custom shifter knob. alistair '86 syncro 7 passenger '82 westy...
• Re: Which redline oil to use
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Wed, 1 May 2002 10:31:28 EDT
  In a message dated 5/1/02 7:28:01 AM Pacific Daylight Time, eunrau@yahoo.ca writes: > Daisy shifts like butter now, but...
• Re: anybody notice the picture of the dash ... the gear
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Sun, 8 Dec 2002 18:45:03 -0800
  ...the gear shift comes out of the dash, not the floor! kinda like some of the new hondas and subarus. what is this world...
• Re: Short shift for 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:21:07 -0700
  ...Not sure where your "L" shift knob came from. Obviously means "Low", but I've never seen one like that. Jeff -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: Tranny oil-level (AA Trans take on the subject)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:09:11 -0600
  ...Bentley claims that in an effort to ease shifting, the recommended level for oil (on I believe it was 85 on), was actually 15mm...
• Re: tough shifting... pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 19:43:49 -0900
  ...tough shifting... pilot bearing? 1.) Git yerself a Bentley. 2.) Git yerself a floor jack. 3.) Git yerself a couple of 3 foot long...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:17:32 -0700
  ...by putting the shift lever at > the "R" position, your vehicle will now go in reverse.� No longer will > you have to get out...
• Re: cheap '89 Bluestar on CL
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:02:54 -0800
  ...So far I don't find shifting my own gears is too much work, the better functionality certainly is worthwhile, in my world....if...
• Transaxle Trouble 3rd & 4th - Away from Home
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 23 May 2009 20:33:31 +0000
  ...I am not able to shift into 3rd or 4th gear.  While checking things out, I took the shifter coupling off at the tranny...