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Clutch not letting me shift into reverse
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:38:06 -0400
...two bushing and four metal plates that support the shift rod and I had a new end piece for the front rod that goes...
Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 16:48:54 -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: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:46:45 -0400
...resealing,Fuel pump/mount,Automatic transmission shifter and shift rod,cables,glove box,dash cover(brown)Front window glass and vent wings,side slider...
Re: clunking from CV????
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 23:40:08 -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: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -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: All the gears but second
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:30:24 -0800
...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: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:43:14 -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 - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:12:57 -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: engine builder in Samba
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:56:28 -0400
...I already just installed new rims,tires,rebuilt the entire front end with new calipers,rotors,pads,bearing,ties rods,bushings,the rubber connector...
Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 15:22:35 -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: Grease Needle....an important find!
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Thu, 18 Mar 1999 12:28:56 -0400
...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: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:04:43 -0400
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 5 May 2009 20:10:30 -0500
...Item 7) Replace the plastic parts of the shifter mechanism up front. This was accomplished with a kit from the list vendors. The rubber...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:28:20 -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...
My Vanagon for sale to a good home
Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
Wed, 7 Dec 2011 02:13:29 -0500
...rings New Shifter Rod New parts replaced in Shifter Box New Complete Rear Brakes New Shocks all the way around Front Brakes were cleaned...
Re: Grease Needle....an important find!
Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
Thu, 18 Mar 1999 08:41:28 -0800
...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: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:32:44 -0400
...Probably the most important and often overlooked are the lower control arm bushings and the radius rod (strut) mountings. Keep in mind that as...
Re: fuel tank and vibration
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Tue, 7 Jan 2003 14:21:28 -0500
...On the vanagon there are two main carrier >bushings that support the shift rod as it runs front >to back of the vehicle. They...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:15:38 -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: 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: Tire Wear.. Now: Worn Upper Control Arm Bushings - Alignment Changes
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:22:47 -0700
...On my '81, a while back, I did a bunch of front end work. Ironically I replaced the lower control arm bushings and repaired...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:38:34 -0400
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter > linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Re: All the gears but second
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 5 Mar 2012 18:33:34 -0800
...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: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 16:04:59 -0500
...and PS pump, then put in new PS rack, Rework front suspension - > bushings, shocks, new rotors, wheel bearings, brake pucks. > > I am so wanting...
Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:53:49 -0700
...There are O-rings that retain grease inside the u-joint knuckle, and they also keep the knuckle centered between the shift rod flanges...
Re: Clutch not letting me shift into reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:34:46 -0700
...two bushing and > four metal plates that support the shift rod and I had a new end piece for > the front rod that goes...
Re: Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 6 Jan 2006 17:16:43 -0600
...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Rico Dagastino wrote: >I have been trying to purchase at the Bus Depot for two weeks the bushings...
Re: Odometer Repair-Migrating Shaft
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 23:55:48 -0800
...From your description it appears that(also noted by other listees) odometer shaft lost its tapered bushing type end part that retains it and...
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...
82 Diesel Westy FS maybe!
Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
Tue, 13 Feb 2001 22:28:52 -0500
...bushing in the shifter rod. It is missing the center plastic piece that covers the lower heater duct in front of the shifter, but...
2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 14 Feb 1999 13:42:13 PST
...locking differential, .70 fifth gear, welded clutch fork, urethane shaft bushing, shortened front engine mount, new CV boots New: Clutch Master and slave cylinders...
Re: All the gears but second
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Mon, 5 Mar 2012 18:54:08 -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: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:36:42 -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: Front end suspension
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 May 2011 18:23:52 -0700
...Front end suspension > You might aqsk the guys at the front end shop if they's be willing to do > the > job with you...
Re: Redline MT90
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:40:14 -1000
...directly affects 'selecting' the gear you want in the Shift Box under >> the front of the van. >> ' >> Regularly, drop the spare tire carrier, pull...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 13:24:43 -0800
...and PS pump, then put in new PS rack, Rework front suspension - >>> bushings, shocks, new rotors, wheel bearings, brake pucks. >>> >>> I am so wanting...
Re: closest VW parts
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:51:01 -0800
...If not, then you need to turn the rear linkage rod one spline counter clockwise, (facing front). Just loosen the clamp, using vice grips...
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: Grease Needle....an important find!
Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
Thu, 18 Mar 1999 12:36:04 -0500
...back on the transmission +AD4-are two boots, that cover the shift rod bushing. I have been having problems +AD4-finding 1st sometimes, the...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 14:44:38 -0800
...and PS pump, then put in new PS rack, Rework front suspension - > >>> bushings, shocks, new rotors, wheel bearings, brake pucks. > >>> > >>> I am so wanting...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 15:15:05 -0600
...and PS pump, then put in new PS rack, Rework front suspension - > > bushings, shocks, new rotors, wheel bearings, brake pucks. > > > > I am so wanting...
help from you breadloafers or former ones...
Historical mailing list
Wed, 31 Aug 94 17:28:43 EDT
...The last owner replaced brake shoes, shifter bushing. He said on a trip, the exhaust valves stuck open. He took out the motor, took...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:31:01 -0400
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, > shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Re: speaking if clutch slave failure
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:30:50 -0500
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver -------------- Clip --------------------- That's a good start on the preventive maintenance routine but you should include. 1) New front main...
Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:20:13 -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...
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: Problems at the Bus Depot - Warning about poor service
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 7 Jan 2006 13:53:53 -0600
...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Rico Dagastino wrote: >I have been trying to purchase at the Bus Depot for two weeks the bushings...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 17:04:09 -0600
...and PS pump, then put in new PS rack, Rework front >> suspension - >> > >>> bushings, shocks, new rotors, wheel bearings, brake pucks. >> > >>> >> > >>> I am so wanting...
Re: speaking if clutch slave failure
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 19:17:14 -0700
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver > -------------- Clip --------------------- > That's a good start on the preventive maintenance routine but you should > include. > 1) New front main...
How To Replace Power Steering Rack (re-send)
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:15:47 -0400
...New or rebuilt steering rack; new tie rod ends (highly recommended); 4 mounting bushings Take your time with this, it can be up to...
Re: Manual Steering Rack Rebuilder?
Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:17:34 -0700
...I did all new front suspension bushings in 05'and always got a pro-shop to do my alignment after steering rack swaps/bushing...
Re: New Engine Conversion
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 8 Mar 2022 17:01:31 -0600
...and PS pump, then put in new PS rack, Rework front > suspension - > > >>> bushings, shocks, new rotors, wheel bearings, brake pucks. > > >>> > > >>> I am so wanting...
Re: Manual Steering Rack Rebuilder?
Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:38:47 -0700
...I did all new front suspension bushings in 05'and always got a pro-shop to do my alignment after steering rack swaps/bushing...
Re: engine builder in Samba
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:14:15 -0700
...I already just installed new rims,tires,rebuilt the entire front end with new calipers,rotors,pads,bearing,ties rods,bushings,the rubber connector...
Re: speaking of clutch slave failure- thanks
Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:36:56 -0700
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver -------------- Clip --------------------- That's a good start on the preventive maintenance routine but you should include. 1) New front main...
Re: Transmission or clutch gone
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:22:47 -0500
...Flywheel bushing R & R Complete clutch job R & R Starter - included disassembly and cleaning R & R Tranny side shifter R & R Front shifter components...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:16:17 -0700
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter > linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Lots of Sta-bar Info - long
Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
Sun, 12 May 2002 10:52:20 -0400
...my shifter kart...but I do.) : ) So I purchased an entire 19mm front bar assembly from the later vans, including all bushings, endlinks, and...
Re: [syncro.org] Question to the group about Syncro shifting problems
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:20:27 -0500
Joel, You bent the shift rod. You only had to remove the two bolts holding the guide bushing to the side of the tranny...
Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:06:34 -0700
...if you move the trans forward , you have to shorten the rear shift rod a like amount usually. Not too hard to do. yeah...