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• NEW NOISE - DRIVE LINE?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:52:11 -0800
  ...Starting out in first gear there is a raspy, rattley noise that sounds like it is right under the shifter, or at least toward...
• Re: Help Transmission woes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 1996 23:43:22 -0800
  > Where > do I buy this shift link? Probably a dealer item? or maybe a junkyard item... Derek Au derek@best.com
• RE: Rotting Fuel Vapor Lines
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 09:05:54 EST
  While fuel tank is out, check for rust on top of tank and lube/adjust stick shift if any. B.
• Re: Shifting issue Update........
  Historical mailing list - wognacious
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 13:15:01 -0700
  I've already talked to Jeff at Vanagonparts about doing the rebuild and will be taking it to him very soon.
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:56:18 -0700
  ...Guard recommended, & I immediately > drove off on another closer weekend campout. > > Tranny has worked well, although the Dino oil is hard to shift thru...
• Re: synthetic/seals
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Thu, 14 May 1998 10:27:02 -0600
  ...http://www.redlineoil.com/ does a squeaky clean trans help when it is below zero? With the Redline MTL in my tranaxle, shifting in...
• Re: [Syncro] tranny probs.
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 07:36:54 -0400
  Kevin, you might try this simple fix: -unfasten the rubber boot on the gear shift and slide it up the stick -you are going...
• Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
  Historical mailing list - Kirk D. Hilliard
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:23:09 -0400
  ...It is sometimes difficult to put into first when stopped, but I found that if I first shift it into second it then shifts...
• Shifter Part Needed
  Historical mailing list - - Lauren Pelzer
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 14:47:36 EDT
  ...In the process of driving the van the 8 feet from the parking space to the bay, the mechanic broke something in my shifter...
• Re: Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 18:10:26 -0400
  ...At this point the trans won't shift out of first gear for about half a mile or 5 minutes then it goes on...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 10:04:00 -0800
  ...Shifter parts for Syncro Hi Brent I agree with Joel about those shifter parts to be replaced. Depending what you meant saying: 'I just...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 21:50:06 -0700
  ...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: Shifter Base repair kit (85 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:56:07 -0400
  > I need to buy the hemisphere for the shifter base bushing, mine is toast. I figure > other plastic components are toast too ... So I...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:00:33 -0700
  ...Complete setups, includes the complete engine, including exhaust, > the > 5 speed transmission, shift linkage, shifter, all mounts and extra bits. > Heck, it even includes...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:28:28 -0700
  ...This thread needs to go to the 'shifter' already. BenT
• Re: Shifting problems how adjust linkage
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Fri, 24 Jul 1998 08:52:27 -0400
  ...In order to get my Van in first I need to push down as if going into > reverse > and shifting to second is also...
• Re: trans maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Tue, 18 May 1999 10:51:30 -0400
  ...When you do, switch to synthetic and enjoy easier shifting and you don't have to worry about another gear oil change for a...
• Re: [Re: red mark on metric odometer]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Tue, 1 May 2001 17:41:38 MDT
  the older vw bugs never had a tac meter so you used the red notches to shift to the next gear. 1st got you...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:31:04 -0700
  There seems to be a lot of confusion about these boots, and the shift linkage change from 82, 83 and on.� It is not...
• Re: red mark on metric odometer
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 1 May 2001 14:14:10 -0700
  ...Of > > course you usually would shift sooner than that. > > > > Mine has one red mark somewhere around 20 or so, two red marks at about...
• Re: Squeaks shifter and squeaks front suspension
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 20:28:46 -0500
  ...Shoot the shifter works from under the car with oil. Mine always seems to work better in wet weather. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air...
• Re: Aircooled transmissions better?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:03:49 -0700
  ...the shift linkages are different between the two types.........and this adapts your 2.1 waterboxer shift linkage to work with this early type...
• Re: 91 Carat w/auto tranny - weird shifting
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:19:16 -0500
  ...91 Carat w/auto tranny - weird shifting >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> My newly somewhat restored Carat behaves strangely - to me, anyway - >> when shifting...
• Re: manual tranny fluid change
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 14:58:15 -0600
  ...In the colder, or wet weather I noticed that the stick is difficult > to shift, especially into 2nd. It goes in fine, but shifting...
• Re: Neutral safety switch
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 21:11:06 -0700
  ...near the top of the shifter that is the > key to getting started on taking the console and shifter apart. > scott > www.turbovans.com...
• Re: WWUD
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:08:10 -0700
  ...WWUD > 1987 Westy, beautiful (see it here: > http://www.homepage.mac.com/william_idzyn/vanagon ) condition - > exhibiting a shifting problem. It doesn't seem...
• Re: Calling all wood carvers/craftspeople (Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:49:52 -0700
  ...off the wall requests, and this is one > of them. > > > > The shift handle for the Vanagon automatic transmission is a piece of > plastic junk...
• Re: shift cable
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:29:19 -0700
  ...Mac <yakandhike@comcast.net> wrote: > Where can i find a new shift cable for my 84 automatic. I looked on most > of the supplier...
• Re: Berg short-shift for Vgon
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Sat, 26 Nov 1994 18:23:31 EST
  ...alone, and then you have to get it to fit and shift. If I put another $1500 in, it will be for air conditioning...
• 90 Vanagon 4spd won't shift
  Historical mailing list - Wind Warrior
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 07:53:23 -0700
  My van has been shifting smoothly, no abnormal noises. I tried to downshift from 3rd to 2nd and it wouldn't go in to...
• Re: TDI
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Disse
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 21:37:27 -0600
  ...I don't think it's possible to change the automatic shift points, unless you shift manually of coarse. I wonder if there are...
• Re: Symptoms of an overfilled manual tran??
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 22 May 2005 15:03:00 -0600
  ...There is a lot of leverage put on that shaft if you shift around very much off of center which will either crimp that...
• Re: Shifting is difficult after driving a distance
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 17:08:04 -0700
  ...all gears offer a lot of resistance. > > Everything underneath is tight. Shifting rod is well greased. Tranny is > full of MT-90. > > What could...
• Re: Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 May 2007 02:11:08 EDT
  In a message dated 5/18/07 12:54:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, adhocMedia@COMCAST.NET writes: > shifting can be fun! > > oh you...
• Re: hard to shift into 2nd
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:17:26 -0800
  thanks... I did check the trans. fluid... it's clean a full as in serviced less than 5K miles ago....
• shaftless in montana
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 Jan 1997 19:01:13 -0700
  Help my stick shift shaft broke in half!! I'm looking for one. and wonder how hard is this to replace.. thanks Rob
• Short Shift Kit Info If you do not Have One
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 06:53:24 -0600
  GET ONE It took me 35 min. to install and what a difference RB [text/html]
• Re: Shifting into 1st gear
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Smith
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 14:42:13 -0700
  A correction to my previous email: there isn't a pump involved, what I meant was the clutch slave cylinder... Gordon
• Re: Smooth shifting!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 23:10:10 -0700
  Entity Zoran Mladen spoke thus: > Smooth... I crawl under there and spray it all down with WD 40 every month or so. --Gnarlie
• 84 Vanagon GL for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:16:55 EDT
  We have an 84 GL for sale. The automatic transmission will not shift into any forward gears. Make an offer. Rico
• Re: Advice request; 1986 WESTY Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Art
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:15:04 -0500
  ...Thanks for the shifting tips and have a ball with your project. A -----Original Message----- From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011...
• Re: Shifting, No Clutch
  Historical mailing list - Richard Paverd
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 16:42:42 -0500
  ...I > mentioned this to some people I work with and a few mentioned they > "knew people" (don't they always?) who shifted their manual...
• Re: linkage woes
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 15:53:26 -0600
  ...As I recall, I could readily find reverse on the transmission, and I used a bungee cord to pull the shift lever as far...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
  ...One in particular interested me - the shifter >> kit. >> >> Over the last few years the shifter in Hummingbird has gotten worse and >> she >> is now...
• Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:35:11 -0400
  I really don't mind folks posting about Terry Ks aftermarket shifter bushings. If you think they are better and you want to pony...
• automatic transmission shuddering puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Vision Wizard
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:37:01 -0500
  ...Every so often, when the AT is shifting (from 1st to 2nd? but I'm not sure), I feel a clunk and sometime a...
• Syncro Tranny Problem
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 09:30:30 -0800
  ...Over the past couple months there have been a few sporadic instances of it being hard to shift into first or reverse, but a...
• Re: locked in 4th gear
  Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 09:20:53 -0700
  ...The internal shift rails wear the bushings in the housing (esp 3 & 4) and can cock the shift fork...a few other things come...
• re: Good News/ 3rd gears woes
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 03:24:47 -0500
  ...The shifting is now good, no hanging up in 3rd gear. The Barrsleak sealed the seepage in the head gasket, all I need is...
• More VWs for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 14 Apr 96 14:13:21 EDT
  ...These are ones that weren't in the paper Friday. '73 Karmann Ghia, convertible, new orange paint, black top, black interior, Automatic Stick Shift...
• Hesitation
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 09:12:10 +0000
  ...I give it gas and it will bog for a few seconds then accelorates as usual (around 3000 rpm, just in time to shift...
• Re: Redline MTL--important!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 12:40:28 -0800
  ...Both shift easier, and the synthetics don't thicken as badly in cold weather. I still change it every 50,000 miles. Be careful...
• Fwd: 93 Eurovan Automatic Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 27 May 1999 01:55:22 EDT
  ...Am I possibly missing something? I have test driven other Eurovans (93 models) and if I recall correctly they all shift that way. Any...
• Scrap yards in SF Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Swift
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 10:09:50 -0800
  ...I managed to get home using a screwdriver to shift gears. As this is not ideal (and I have no reverse) I want to...
• clutch is growling at me!
  Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 11:19:23 -0700
  ...After just a few shifts it starts to act up. mostly when taking off from a stop in 1st I get a growling/groaning...
• Re: 4 speed hard to shift when warm
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 10:37:10 -0600
  ...trans is on its way out? > >My 84 GL 4 speed shifts fine when cold, but after it >warms up, it balks at going...
• Re: Speedo Question (Not the beach type)
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 17:32:29 -0400
  ...that are shift points but I found nothing in the owners > manual to prove this. > As far as I know, not shift points, redline...
• Re: Temp fix; front storage
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 11:22:49 -0700
  ...I have a manual tranny and we mounted the foulding type cups on the vertical flat plastic just forward of the shift lever (About...
• Re: Auto Shifter slide repair and bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:17:22 -0400
  ...Auto Shifter slide repair and bulbs > > Hi Bob, > > Thank you for the rib strip for my Auto transmission. It arrived. I need your address...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 16:48:54 -0400
  ...Looks > > like I'll have to shift the exhaust a little too (one of the pipes now > > touches the metal below the rear bumber...