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• Re: Simple but oh so effective maintenance task (lubricate shift linkage)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 11:41:24 -0500
  ...to lubricate all the shifting mechanism > at the bottom of the stick, the end of the long shift rod, the bottom of > the delrin...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:13:27 -0800
  Most of the time I make vanagon shift linkage.. the early 82 style, and the later ones like yours .. just by inspection, lubrication, and...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:49:05 -0500
  ...gear by shifting the gear shift lever > > closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / > > linkage is possibly broken...
• Re: wanted to buy standard transmission for 87 gas westy 2wd
  Historical mailing list - kevin.m.burns
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 21:19:04 -0700
  ...I pushed the linkage socket up firmly on > the shifter arm ball before tightening the bracket that secures the lingage > rod to the transmission...
• Re: Symptoms - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:07:48 -0500
  ...If not, check all the linkages for excessive play - shift plate adjustment in the cab, under the shifter under the van, and in back...
• shifter problems
  Historical mailing list - Gilbert Landin
  Sun, 25 May 1997 20:36:06 -0500
  ...If you attempt this mark your starting point on the front shifter rod where it connects to teh rear shifter. I thought about doing...
• Re: It's Alive! It's Alive!
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 14:47:36 -0500
  ...throttle cable (front under pedal) and at the rear where the linkage rod from tranny connects with throttle body. I adjusted mine by taking...
• Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:25:17 -0700
  ...in waterboxer linkage. yeah, see page 34.2 .......in the lower left hand corner of the page it shows 'center shift rod bushing'. it...
• Re: Tranny woes on 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 11:12:11 -0600
  ...pivot downward without the shifting linkage pin removed. With this pin (stud with two nuts that anchors the linkage rod) slightly bent, 1st and...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:41:52 -0500
  ...gear by shifting the gear shift lever > closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / > linkage is possibly broken...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:27:09 -0700
  ...gear by shifting the gear shift lever >>>> closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / >>>> linkage is possibly broken...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:24:45 +0100
  ...This makes the cup > on the shift rod travel farther with the same amount of travel of the > shift knob. > > 2) All angular motion...
• Re: Shifting when hot
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:50:06 -0800
  Syncro, right? Possibly coolant lines expanding when hot and interfering with the shift linkage. It happened to me and I did not see it...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:51:01 -0800
  ...Craig John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: Bob, Did you get the shift extension?? Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 Bob Elliott wrote...
• Clear the Sidewalks! He's Mobile Again!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 12:09:20 -0400
  ...Alas, it now turned out the linkage was toadally (warts and all) SNAFU. When set up correctly the shifter-to-tranny rod was ~1...
• Re: boot: shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 10:47:43 -0500
  ...get a new boot for the spot where the shift rod connects to the >>shift actuator on the transaxle. On the '90 GL standard...
• Re: Shifting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 18:14:03 -0800
  ...in the tranny linkage. Under the center of the Vanagon is a splined connection between the front and rear shift rods. Mark this union...
• Re: vanagon shifter bound???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 07:51:15 -0500
  Dagbear@aol.com wrote: > I replaced all of the bushings on the shifter linkage in my 87 last > month. In order to get the...
• Re: Shift linkage question 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 2 Oct 2014 09:16:27 -0400
  ...into is worn out either in the shifter cup piece or the end of the shift rod or both. You can easily take this...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 18:35:11 -0500
  ...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: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:56:10 -0700
  ...Gotta say though, if one wants to learn how the shift linkage works, this is a great way to do it. Ha! > 'patience' ....patience...
• Re: Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 09:58:12 -0800
  ...it with nose mount and the rear half of the shift rod. The linkage at the tranny is completely different from the ACW and...
• Re: Shifting 5 speeds
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:32:59 -0700
  ...a proper 5 speed linkage > in place would require a lot of different parts including the front > shift rod and the housing. Anyone have...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 01:10:20 -0500
  ...gear but second. > > The front and back shift rods (by which I mean the long rods that run > from the bottom of the lever...
• Re: Shifting question.
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 10:12:50 -0700
  ...that attaches the linkage to the trans and make sure the nut is tight...look forward along the shift rod and make sure the...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 21:15:06 +0000
  ...Shift kit alone is around $37. > > Craig > > John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Bob, Did you get the shift extension?? > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 07:04:18 -0500
  ...gear by shifting the gear shift lever > closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / > linkage is possibly broken...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:40:14 -1000
  ...shift linkage parts to wear out really. >> >> anyway ..it's decent gear oil, not too full, >> and work over the entire shift linkage carefully...
• [T2] 82 aircooled vanagon tranny needed (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:13:30 -0500
  ...fit?? the waterboxxer trannys have a diferent shift linkage. Can we just > change the shift rod?? Does anybody close to Va. have a good...
• TiiCo vibe chasing
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 08:37:57 -0400
  ...I then dropped the shift linkage and "rebuilt" it without using new parts. I figured that most with the TiiCo engine are reporting shifter...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 21:35:04 -0400
  ...I shortened up the shift rod by moving the >> front >> shift rod further into the splines in the rear shift rod, but that didn...
• TransAxle Goes -long- (was Transaxle Woes)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Apr 1995 21:26:30 -0400
  ...of the front shift rod/cup and the ShiftRod linkage ittself. OPTIONS: A) Lengthen the linkage 3/8" between the shifter & tranny.... B) Attempt...
• Re: Swap Entire '85 Shift Linkage into '81?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:25:59 -0800
  ...com> wrote: ...... > I just looked at an 82 body - there the shift rod above the gas tank comes > out of that round hole above...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:32:11 -0500
  ...gear by shifting the gear shift lever >> closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / >> linkage is possibly broken...
• Re: Transmisison / Shift Linkage adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 18:59:55 -0800
  ...do with the linkage binding due to an improper adjustment > and not allowing the necessary 'float' at the rear shift rod bushing. This > misadjustment...
• '83.5 no shift update
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 17:00:15 -0700
  ...Notice that shift lever is at odd angle. Grab and wiggle. It wiggles. Drop the shifter rod and find a wallered out shift arm...
• Gear selection issue
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 11:41:55 -0400
  ...the bushing on the long rod. Those were replaced last fall. I am assuming that its a linkage issue or perhaps something is getting...
• Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:09:57 -0800
  ...the plastic parts in the base of the shifter ... I find those getting tired. I also find a lot of slop in shift linkage...
• Re: poor shifting; Help
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 23:39:29 -0700
  ...linkage where the final ball and socket assemble is. Has > anybody replaced > > the pin that holds the socket to the end of the rod...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 08:18:10 -8
  Excessive play in the shift linkage and bushings was carefully considered ruled out in both the '82 and '91 (actually replaced the front bushing...
• Re: Location of tranny number--Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 20:03:47 -0700
  ...pieces on my 091 shift linkage. I have the >>one that covers the guide pin on the rear shaft rod, however, I also need...
• Re: shifter bushings---- how thight should they be ?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 12:36:58 -0700
  ...there seems to be some play as the rod slides thru. how tight should those be? my stick shift does not move around but...
• Re: Auto Trans: Upshifting later, per GTA? [REPORT]
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 May 2011 22:54:29 -0400
  ...Proper adjustment is required of the cable and linkage rod to the throttle. The cable needs to adjusted so that with the pedal all...
• Re: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 19 May 2010 21:52:20 -0700
  ...have to push down on the shifter to get 1st gear if you use a 4 speed > linkage on a 5 speed transmission. > > > > > Hmmm...
• Location of tranny number
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:07:04 -0700
  ...pieces on my 091 shift linkage. I have the one that covers the guide pin on the rear shaft rod, however, I also need...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:01:46 -0500
  ...gear by shifting the gear shift lever > closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / > linkage is possibly broken...
• Transmisison / Shift Linkage adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 18:56:43 -0800
  ...do with the linkage binding due to an improper adjustment and not allowing the necessary 'float' at the rear shift rod bushing. This misadjustment...
• Re: Shift Rod Bushing Boots- necessary...?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:59:22 -0400
  ...I have noticed a huge difference in shifting after a fresh lubing. A few years ago being the cheapskate that i am, i took...
• Re: Almost ready to pull 2.1--questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:36:54 -0700
  Be careful you don't lower it too far and strain the tranny shift rod/linkage. I don't know what method you decided...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:39:00 -0600
  Bob, Did you get the shift extension?? Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver x2 Bob Elliott wrote: > Hi Phil, > > Just wanted you to know...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 23:25:51 -0400
  It is possible that you are installing the guide bracket for the shift rod on the wrong side of the casting mount for it...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 09:11:28 -0700
  ...gear by shifting the gear shift lever >> closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / >> linkage is possibly broken...
• Fwd: Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Elliott
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:11:22 -0800
  ...with the new Gene >Berg kit and the shift rod angled a bit towards me I don't seem to need it ... peace bob...
• Re: Symptoms - Manual Tranny
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 08:49:12 -0700
  The ball/socket pivot below the shifter will cause similar symptoms as well...Go thru the entire linkage and readjust and you should be...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 08:53:13 -0700
  ...info> wrote: > > > > Good chance that the shifting of location is part or all of the problem. > > Shift rods are no longer going to line...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 27 Feb 2006 - Special issue (#2006-167)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 09:18:31 -0500
  ...Saturday I discovered the clamp connecting the shift rods together had come loose. I had replaced the nylon bushings last summer, and thought I...
• Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:26:00 +0000
  ...Finally I decided to loosen the bracket on the side of > the trans for the shift linkage and retighten ...like let it jiggle into...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 14:09:57 -0700
  ...gear by shifting the gear shift lever >> closer to the reverse position - far left? If so the shift rod / lever / >> linkage is possibly broken...
• Re: Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 17:10:53 -0800
  Don, try the linkage first. The short rod part that bolts to the tranny is often bent. When you reattach it the bend may...
• Re: Transmission in Portland
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:03:15 -0400
  ...The 2nd gear brake band the accelerator linkage. The brake band gets adjusted on assembly and normally is good for the life of the...