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• Re: Do Shift linkage bushes wear ...
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:03:48 -0700
  ...Do Shift linkage bushes wear ... > it all adds up. > yes, worn shift linkage, driven and shifted gently with care 'generally' > shouldn't hurt the...
• Re: Gear shift linkage?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:14:46 -0500
  ...Gear shift linkage? Help! Just tried to shift into first at a red light, something felt like it fell out from under the front...
• Re: 2 gears at once?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 00:54:52 +1200
  ...like the linkage was off and he would >find himself in 2 gears at once??? Is that possible? > >What is wrong with the linkage...
• Gear shift linkage?
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Wed, 19 Dec 2001 12:36:49 -0500
  ...Tow guy thinks it's the gear shift linkage in the front. Any adivice on repairing this, or any other ideas on possible cause...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 06:58:13 -0800
  ...When I shift into 2,4 it "feels" like the linkage isn't > pulling the tranny lever far enough foward; but clearly the linkage...
• shift linkage boots
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 11:40:07 -0700
  I was under my 90 Westy Syncro and saw that the second boot along the linkage from the transmission is cut up. The other...
• Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:25:21 -0700
  ...Because linkage is stiff, can't tell if it's a > linkage adjustment or alignment issue or the 3-4 hub going south. > > Thanks...
• Fw: Tranny Linkage Boots, etc. no 1st gear
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 3 May 2011 21:11:43 -0400
  ...Tranny Linkage Boots, etc. no 1st gear Is yours an 80-83 or a wbx'er ?? Many of those parts for the early stuff...
• Re: linkage lube and washer check valve
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 25 May 2011 08:35:47 -0700
  ...I have noticed slush collecting and freezing on the shift linkage making shifting really hard. Oh, one more thing, the ball and cup linkage...
• Re: hard to shift into 2nd
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:13:08 +0000
  ...hi all, on my 88 2WD Carat I have mechanic put in a new clutch slave cylinder, a new rear shift linkage, the front...
• Re: vanagon 4 speed-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 00:46:45 EDT
  ...The linkage is also different and you'll have to either change it completely or add a adapter kit (I think Transform? or is...
• Re: more friday trivia..why are accel pedals on automatic vans reinforced with metal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:01:16 -0500
  The reinforcment palte is there due to the extra effort needed to operate the kick down linkage in the automatic tranny. Activating the linkage...
• Re: Some minor transmission related work
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 27 May 2017 14:06:17 -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...
• 80-82 vanagon shift linkage adjusting.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:28:02 -0500
  ok I've got the Bently, 3-4 differant versions/iterations i'm not sure exactly on adjusting the shift rod and linkage on...
• Auto Trans Throttle Linkage
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 12:43:45 -0400
  Anyone know a good source for a new linkage for an Automatic trans? The one I have is bent and the ball socket is...
• Re: EV shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 11:28:21 -0400
  ...I suspected problems with > the linkage. Sure enough a $1.75 nylon bushing on top of the > transmission fell apart. This allowed part of...
• Re: transmission linkages
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:42:28 -0700
  ...I've been under the car to > gently assist the shift linkage but I want to be sure I'm assisting in > the right...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:34:56 -0800
  The linkage/cable is shown in chapter 20 of the Bentley manual. I recall the accel cable on a stock diesel system curving up...
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:04:19 EST
  Many folks wrote to me and said: "....� I replaced my shift linkage bushings and it did nothing, nada, nil, bubkus..." Hey, I'm glad...
• Need help adjusting gear shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Tue, 5 Jun 2018 20:31:12 -0500
  I need help adjusting the gearshift linkage on my 88 4-speed GL. I think the PO had problems with it, because he added...
• Re: Additions and corrections to Technical Transmission Question.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:32:31 -0700
  Checking that the shifter linkage is working properly is a great idea but why would the adjustment dimension(s) change for a different engine...
• Re: Tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 09:36:46 -0700
  ...If the shifting gets immediately easier, you simply need to lubricate the exposed portions of the linkage. I have had problems with the cup...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:11:04 -0500
  ...wrote: > > I've started a winter project of rebuilding the shifter linkage, from the shifter to the transmission. This will be the second time...
• Re: 91 westy 4 speed shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:52:41 -0800
  ...Is this a linkage, or gearbox issue? Any thoughts on what part of the linkage I need to look at? Thanks all. Mark
• Re: 85 westfalia tranny lube question- Difficult Shifting
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:15:28 -0400
  If shifting is tough, before you change the lube, check the grease in the "ball and socket" at the transmission end of the linkage...
• Re: Stuck in gear - Help!
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 31 Mar 2001 15:37:58 -0800
  ...Thought it was shifter linkage > trouble > as the plastic gimball that the shifter pivots about broke - > replaced it, > but shifter won't budge - stuck...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Dix
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:04:12 -0800
  ...When I shift into 2,4 it "feels" like the linkage isn't > > pulling the tranny lever far enough foward; but clearly the linkage...
• clutch linkage wear -photos
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 08:55:43 -0800
  ...The clutch pedal has a short linkage between it and the clutch master cylinder. This linkage connects to a hole in the pedal lever...
• Re: shifter problems/short shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 09:08:23 -0600
  ...If the linkage has mechanical wear evident then you will need to address those parts as the short shift kit will not be a...
• Need help with shift linkage (5spd)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 22:09:18 -0700
  I'm trying to assemble the linkage to a 5spd 094 transmission but can't figure out where two parts go. If you look...
• Re: shifter bushing kit
  Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:53:22 -0700
  Greg, Have you checked the adjustment of your transmission linkage? Yes, replacing bushings could improve the feel of the shifter, but I would start...
• Stuck again !!
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 14:49:58 -0800
  ...Last year on several occasions when I did this the accelerator linkage " stuck" causing the engine to rev uncontrollably to the red line before...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:41:59 -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...
• linkage conquered, sort of
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 01:18:46 -0400
  Folks, Thanks for everyone's help -- I got the linkage a bit closer to where it should be. First still felt a little weird...
• Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:02:06 -0800
  ...used Delrin (Delrin AF or Delrin 500AF?) to replace the >> shift linkage bushing above the fuel tank on air cooled and diesel >> Vanagons? >> >> http...
• Uh-Oh! Tranny or Shift Linkage?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 13:29:09 -0500
  ...Do the easy stuff first, right? cleaned & lubed the linkage box just under the shift lever (it was dry in spots, and the grease...
• Re: Linkage
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:49:58 -0700
  ...VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 8:40 AM Subject: Linkage > Hi, > > As I was pushing down on the stick shift on my...
• Re: Automatic Tranny and Shift Lnkg
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 11:37:08 -0800
  ...Do you need just the tranny and linkage, or do you need everything that's associated with an automatic tranny swap? Cheers, Jeff www...
• accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - James G. Reed Jones
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:34:58 -0400
  ...I was replacing my accelerator linkage today (87 GL AUTO) and the ball? connector end where it meets the shift lever was fused solid...
• Re: Sudden shift linkage outage
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 May 2018 14:49:56 -0700
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > hi Gene, > > I'd look at the front linkage components, under the shift lever... - how > old is it? > > mine is about...
• Re: new standard trans popping out of 1st
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:13:32 -0400
  ...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: Shift bar seperation and part # question
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:29:22 -0800
  Hey Kevin, No you do not need to remove the linkage from the tranny. Because of the c-shaped clamp that holds the two...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:04:45 -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: Syncro linkage problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:43:08 -0400
  Daryl, Thanks for the info., I've updated a few of the shift linkage on 1986 syncros, with the rubber boots. For the life...
• Tranny Linkage Boots, etc. no 1st gear
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 3 May 2011 19:07:31 -0400
  ...Before I tackle this or have someone else tackle it, (I don't know where to begin) I noticed that the linkage in the...
• 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 19 Sep 2010 16:40:51 -0700
  Disconnected the shift linkage at the transmission by removing the two bolts from the bracket and pulling the socket off the ball. Reconnected but...
• EV shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Roderick (strg)
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 06:58:09 -0700
  ...I suspected problems with the linkage. Sure enough a $1.75 nylon bushing on top of the transmission fell apart. This allowed part of...
• Re: Aircooled vs. WBX manual transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:23:34 EDT
  In a message dated 7/30/08 10:34:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time, mdrillock@COX.NET writes: > The linkages are not compatible at...
• 1984 shift problem
  Historical mailing list - smko
  Fri, 30 May 1997 10:34:14 -0400
  need help in adjusting shift linkage on 1984 Vanagon.
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:40:31 -0800
  I adjusted the linkage slightly, maybe 1/2 the width of one of the splines on the front rod. This got me spot-on...
• Re: automatic transmission adjusting
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 07:58:14 -0400
  ...With the linkage disconnected the lever should move easily with little resistance and no detents. Edward At 11:05 PM 8/29/2003, you...
• Re: Grease for Linkage and misc.
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 22:20:17 -0500
  ...What kind / brand / viscosity grease do you use in the linkage bushings? I never used the proper grease when replacing linkage in other vehicles...
• Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:19:42 EDT
  ...Because linkage is stiff, can't tell if it's a linkage adjustment or alignment issue or the 3-4 hub going south This...
• Re: 5 speed transmission for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 20:38:43 -0400
  ...mount and a different shift linkage (I modified the 4 spd. linkage w/ reasonable success). Wonderful transformation. Gary
• Re: 5-speed shift linkage..
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 30 May 2017 09:52:38 -0400
  ...No issues at all.. > Recently I queried about the linkage adjustment and got lots of good > answers, but no one mentioned the 5sp linkage...
• Re: Shift rod
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:49:44 -0800
  I installed a later model tranny and shift linkage into my '81 http://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/WBXTransmissionInto81VanagonWasAirCooled# I had access of sorts (was...
• plastic shift linkage coupler under shift stick?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Gordon
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:04:22 +0000
  ...I just recently disconnected my shift linkage from my tranny in order to check the fluid. After replacing it, of course the linkage was...
• Syncro Shift Linkage Update
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:29:09 -0700
  ...Here's what I found: * Boot over the ball joint where the linkage attaches to the shift rod at the transmission has disintegrated. * Boot...
• Re: Transmission replacement
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 8 Dec 2010 08:58:54 -0800
  ...So the answer is 'no' you cannot swap with working on the linkages. BenT Sent from my mobile device On Dec 8, 2010, at...
• Shift linkage troubles
  Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:10:40 -0800
  ...I am having trouble with the shift linkage on my 81 Westy. The shift rod keeps coming off of the guide pin on the...