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• Shifter Knog
  Historical mailing list - Jack Bateman
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 20:16:51 +0000
  ...How do I remove the shifter knob (or what is left of it) from my '80 Vanagon. The knob itself is pretty much toast...
• 86 Syncro - shifting after rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Paul Holmdahl
  Sat, 23 Nov 96 02:04:00 CDT
  ...Now, shifting is tight from 3rd down into 2nd and down into 1st. Generally it is OK strating in 1st and shifting into 2nd...
• Slipping Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 12:45:21 -0700
  Hi all - sometimes it seems like my Van doesn't shift to the right gear. I'll be in gear and want to shift...
• Re: stuck in fourth gear
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:07:23 -0400
  Thanks for letting ventialte again ! I now believe that the 3/4 slider is intact, and the shift control lever es muy bueno tambien...
• replacing shift ball and cup, and where best to find one
  Historical mailing list - jbclem
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 02:42:20 -0700
  ...I found it way over on the left side of the shift pattern, almost the same as reverse without pushing down on the shift...
• Re: short shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 23:11:52 -0500
  The kit w/o shifter extension is like $30 or less at Weddle's. Whew, FGA, boy could I come up with some acronyms...
• Re: How to correct "vague" 4 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:46:15 -0500
  ...The 1-2 shift gate is the important adjustment and 1sr is less tolerant. A fine adjustment can be made at the tranny shifter...
• Re: Tristar is here... shifter question
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:40:27 -0400
  ...Has anyone out there purposely bent their shifter? � When in >> first >> or reverse, the shifter in the Tristar sits a little too far to...
• Shifter rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 10:06:21 -0400
  I am in the process of rebuilding my shifter with a GoWesty shifter rebuild kit. I was wondering if anyone has a good suggestion...
• vanagon shifter bound???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:27:50 -0500
  Recent discussions of shift issues must have infected me and my '80 remotely... ; ) I've had some slop in my shift for a short...
• Re: Movement felt in the Shift Stick.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:57:01 -0700
  How far does your shift knob move ? some fore-aft movement would be normal off and on the power. but not very far. Like...
• Re: Auto Shifter weirdness
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:52:57 -0800
  ...if the lever feels normal, and it shifts normally... look in the shift console. I think you start by removing a tiny allen screw...
• Re: replacing shift ball and cup, and where best to find one
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 1 Sep 2013 10:13:28 -0600
  It may very well be that this is what you need ~ http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_248_784/shifter_base_repair...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:01:31 -0500
  ...It's the oval-shaped ring that surrounds shifter and bushings. Now, GENTLY move the loosened shifter more in the direction 3rd should be...
• Re: Gearshift lube job
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:44:54 -0800
  The shift bushing above the gas tank is where you need to get the grease. It is easy with the tank removed-I haven...
• Re: Balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 09:54:24 -0700
  ...If the shifting improves, use some moly grease and coat any surfaces that the shift linkage touches. Karl Wolz > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Shifter Kit still available
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 12:32:17 EST
  The shifter rebuild kits I wrote about last week have become so popular that I have added them to my webstore. Just go there...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:04:45 -0800
  ...Then I remove the shifter knob and do another recording showing that the noise completely goes away. Lastly I replace the shifter knob and...
• Re: poor shifting; Help
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 09:02:57 -0700
  The poor shifting sounds to me like the shift plate (where the lever goes through the floor) may not be alligned correctly. You reminded...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 06:58:13 -0800
  is this the same isssue that I am having?..............75% of the time I cant shift into 1st unless I go to second then...
• Transmission shift linkage adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 00:43:01 -0400
  While I'm thinking of it, thought I'd document my efforts in adjusting the shift linkage on our 90 Westy. After I had...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:16:14 -0800
  I have an update on the shifter linkage work. Everything is back together and I did a test drive yesterday. I'm not fully...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:16:52 +0000
  I am assuming you've already replaced the 2 nylon tabs that maintain guidance in shifter box; without new ones, you are facing an...
• Re: hard to shift into 2nd
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 16 Feb 2018 09:43:59 -0800
  yes the shifter stays at rest as it should... when I move if the shift, I feel more tension in then usual (unlike on...
• Manual shifting very difficult.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:20:32 -0600
  Can't shift readily. Hangs in gear, can't shift, or can't get it in gear at all. Reverse is difficult - often can...
• Re: Gene Berg vanagon "short shift kit" FS (shortens shifter travel)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:16:16 -0500
  If I'da bought one of them short shift kits with extension back 16 years ago, my right arm wouldn't be 3" longer...
• NVC: 1989-only 911 Turbo model designation & airshift kit?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:48:30 +1300
  Anyone know what model (98x) the 1989-only 911 Turbo is? Anyone know if there's an air shift kit for it? Google doesn...
• Re: Slipping Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 16:46:52 -0600
  ...1--The shifter plate (at the base of the shifter) is loose, and when you move the shifter into "gear", it really is just...
• Re: lazy...thread type on shifter knob
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:27:50 -0800
  ...Is the Syncro shift pattern the same as the > diesel 5sp and do either of the two have a shift knob with the "Down...
• Berg short shift kit group purchase-Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 15:14:15 EST
  ...GB6790 quick shift kit only $25.46 GB6780 quick shift kit with 12mm extension $34.38 GB6785 quick shift kit with 14mm extension $36...
• Automatic vs manual
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tidy
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 09:15:51 -0500
  >> Why shift manually when the vehicle can do it automatically? > >Why shift manually? Heck, that's easy! Because its BORING to drive an >automatic...
• Re: 86 Syncro - shifting after rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Nov 1996 12:41:11 -0500
  ...Now, shifting is tight from 3rd down into 2nd and down into 1st. Generally it is OK strating in 1st and shifting into 2nd...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 03:24:21 EST
  Brett, I don't know about the short-shifter. Yes, 1st in the 5-speed is down from reverse. Original 5-speeds came with...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 17 Jul 1999 11:40:48 -0700
  Wes, if you look on page 34.6 of the latest Bently, drawing #34-1297, you can see a part labeled 'shift rod, front...
• 91 Hard shifting sometimes girding
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sat, 16 Jul 2005 23:24:37 -0400
  Hard shifting sometimes girding when shifting in reverse. I have a 91 four-speed manual. I think it is acting like I am not...
• Fw: Re: Short shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Larry Sanford
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 11:27:06 -0800
  ...Short shift kit >Let me get this straight. Does Gene Berg offer a shift kit of any kind >for the Vanagon? > >> ---------- >> From: Scott McDonell...
• Shift lever broke off in my hand
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Sun, 16 Mar 2003 14:30:50 EST
  I was driving along when I noticed that my hand was hitting the dash board when shifting into 1st and 3rd. Then I had...
• New manual transaxle, Old shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:27:01 -0700
  ...Am on a road trip and not up to taking things apart so adjusted linkage at plate below shift lever. This improved shifting somewhat...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-167)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:18:31 -0500
  ...vanagon shifter bound??? > > Recent discussions of shift issues must have infected me and my '80 > remotely... > > ; ) > > I've had some slop in my shift...
• Re: Shifter came unbolted from floor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:19:51 -0400
  Both the shifter plate and ball housing sit on top of the floor so even with the bolts missing it should not be sitting...
• Revised shift lever bearing
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Revised shift lever bearing
  February 28, 1989
  * Beginning with 06/88 production, the centering holes (arrow) in the shift lever bearing have been deleted. Revised shift lever bearing, adjusting: * loosen nuts...
• FS: custom vanagon shift knob w/ Wolfsburg logo
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:33:47 EDT
  ...leather wrapped shift knob w/ "clossine" (sp?) wolfsburg logo (wolfsburg castle) fits all buses and vanagons from '68-'84 wont fit the 85 up...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 13:12:12 -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: Shift Lever Broke
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 18:18:35 -0700
  Inexpensive fix...long screwdriver JBWelded in hole! No biggie if you got another used stick.Remove metal box above spare wheel to access shifter...
• Shifter
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Feb 1997 14:01:53 GMT
  ...On my way to take my teenager to school Monday, I shifted from 4th to third I lt my shifter go *crunch*. It suddenly...
• Fwd: Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:11:22 -0800
  ...shorter shift throws on all >>forward gears, a much more definitive pattern feel and much more >>solid shift feel, reverse is much easier to...
• Re: shifting troubles
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 10:34:20 -0700
  ...ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. > > anyway any ideas? I lifted the shifting boot to find some particals > but I'm able to pull up on the shift rod...
• Re: Gene Berg Short Shifter.
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:25:38 -0700
  I have had the short shifter on two syncros. I couldn't do without it. Available from Gene Berg Enterprises. No I don't...
• Re: Shifting - '88 GL manual tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 22 Mar 2015 16:56:05 -0400
  ...Shifting - '88 GL manual tranny My shifting is all messed and I cannot determine where the trouble is. Shifter, linkage from front to rear...
• Re: Manual alignment problem.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 20:46:08 -0700
  So your van was shifting ok, then you tweaked a part in the linkage? Which part? Was it only the shift plate? Have your...
• 89 Vanagon 4spd Problem - Stuck in 3rd-
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 18:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...UGH !!!!!!!!! The details: -There was no warning, the tranny always shifted perfectly and had never been stiff to shift. -There are no strange or...
• Re: Shifting is difficult after driving a distance
  Historical mailing list - Larry Johnson
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:12:43 -0400
  ...Next find the joint half way from the shift box and the transmission that couples the front and back shift linkage rods. Loosen the...
• Re: Rebuilt transaxle grinds
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:15:39 -0800
  I'd echo checking the shifter adjustment. It's possible that adjusting the shifter base plate in cab will do the trick. If the...
• Re: Difficulity Shifting
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 21:55:52 -0800
  ...I'll bet that the shifter linkage is to blame for the difficult shifting. Regards, Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA...
• Re: Manual shifting very difficult.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:39:39 -0700
  John Does it involve GearGrinding or just Difficulty Finding gears ~ Did this happen suddenly or slowly over time ~ Does the Shifter still have the...
• Re: Tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:39:46 -0800
  ...Stiff shifting is not unusual. My '83.5 is stiff the first shift in the morning. (So's my '77) 1 - 2 usually. In...
• Re: auto -> manual?
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 07:16:41 -0500
  ...The shifter mount is where you have to do some serious fabrication. This is where the shifter goes down through the floor and connects...
• Re: Poor shifting: air-cooled Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 21 Sep 2014 20:16:07 -0700
  Have you tried lubricating all the shifter linkage? My vanny shifts much easier every time I squirt some spray lube on all the moving...
• Re: Shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Pat Collins
  Thu, 25 May 2000 13:17:03 -0400
  ...most likely have a linkage problem...try adjusting the shift gate > below the shifter to access 1st a bit easier...Put it into 1st...
• Shift Lever Disassembly Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:55:45 -0600
  Hi all, Can someone tell me how the Shift Lever (the socket portion) comes off the rear shift rod via the tensioning pin. I...