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• Re: Auto Trans Throttle Linkage
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 4 Oct 2006 14:53:56 -0400
  Ball socket. You mean the cruize control??Roger
• Re: [T2] Tranny Problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 20:26:48 -0600
  Got the problem fixed! It was just a matter of adjusting the linkage, greasing all the linkage. Thanks to all who P-mailed their...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:24:06 -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: Gearshift lube job
  Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 22:12:23 -0700
  Bob, Where I've found a bit of lubricant to be the most beneficial is in the cup at the end of the linkage...
• plastic shift linkage coupler under shift stick?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Gordon
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:33:16 +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...
• 2wd transmission linkage question
  Historical mailing list - peter shaw
  Sun, 15 Jan 2006 22:38:46 -0800
  I am putting my linkage back together after a very, very long time and seem to be having some difficulty. It is an 87...
• Re: windshield washer variations
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:13:27 -0500
  The wiper and linkage is bullit proof in the Vanagon.
• Re: Shifting problems how adjust linkage
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 09:35:50 -0700
  Ron If your shifting was good in the past then forget the linkage.It doesn't go out of adjustment.Look for dry white...
• Re: Syncro linkage problem
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 09:06:34 -0700
  Al, et all...The later tranny gear carrier housings were updated around 88 by VW with wider bosses where the linkage plate bolts to...
• Re: Clutch pedal engagement
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 12 May 2003 08:49:44 -0700
  ...The Bently > manual doesn't refer to any adjustments. > > I did find a mention of a linkage near the > master cylinder in the archives...
• Re: new tranny growls
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:10:21 -0600
  ...It mostly growls when the vehicl is cold. > >The builder asked me to bleed the slave cylinder and check my linkage, and to be...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 23 May 2011 21:47:54 -0700
  ...gas pedal > accelerator linkage question |> | |> |I'm looking at modifying the gas pedal linkage so I can get more |> |cable action with less ankle...
• Re: Smoooooooth Shifting
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Dec 1995 00:15:21 -0600 (CST)
  ...Most of the boot was >gone, but the linkage still looked clean and greasy. There are two bolts >that hold a bracket through which...
• Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 18:26:17 -0700
  ...gas pedal > accelerator linkage question > | > |I'm looking at modifying the gas pedal linkage so I can get > |more cable action with less ankle...
• Linkage
  Historical mailing list - Peter Wilson
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:40:17 -0700
  ...Am I about to have no linkage at all? Is this the beginning of a bigger problem? How much trouble would it be to...
• Re: Gearshift lube job
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:44:54 -0800
  ...Can I re-grease the ball joint on the stick shift where it goes through the floor without disassembling the shift linkage and mechanism...
• 89 Vanagon 4spd Problem - Stuck in 3rd-
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 18:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...I crawled under the van, and worked the shift rod and linkage on the tranny to get it out of third. From there on...
• 91 westy 4 speed shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drexler
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:19:48 -0500
  ...Is this a linkage, or gearbox issue? Any thoughts on what part of the linkage I need to look at? Thanks all. Mark
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 15 Feb 2025 22:16:52 +0000
  ...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: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:20:16 +0000
  ...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: Shift linkage? 84 manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:21:02 -0700
  Caveat; ive never seen a 5 speed shift linkage so im guessing that the shift box above the spare tire is different than the...
• Bus Won't Back Up
  Historical mailing list - rqm1748
  Sat, 24 Jun 1995 12:37:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Several readers, including Joel, suggested that I check for loose linkage at the bottom of the shift lever, and at the transmission end. I...
• Re: shifting- repost
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:55:47 -0400
  ...phew. > > > It's an 82 diesel with a gas I4 in it. > I'm thinking the shift linkages are worn/tired/out of whack...
• Re: transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 10:11:51 -0400
  Thanks all - I'm all for putting more time and money into the linkage - but before I do that, I wanted to perform a...
• Re: 1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:24:10 -0700
  ...1.9 manual 4 speed linkage question > Hi Doug, > I hear what you are saying. > ..that you put things back like they were , without...
• Shift Linkage problems
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:58:11 -0400
  ...I dropped the linkage bracket at the transmission and the ball came right off with the cup. Isn't it usually pinned in place...
• Re: Some minor transmission related work
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 27 May 2017 19:37:27 +0000
  ...12:13 Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> napisał(a): > > > >> Trivial stuff mostly, and I've included the shift linkage fix I > mentioned on the...
• was: I'm lazy now: fixed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 2 May 2006 13:19:11 -0400
  ...I did the 2nd option, of adjusting the linkage rod one spline. The list comes through again. On May 2, 2006, at 6:54...
• Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:24:55 +0000
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• Fw: Re: Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:43:03 -0700
  ...Shift Linkage Boot for 1982 Diesel Westy To: "Ryan Tanner" <ryanatanner@GOOGLEMAIL.COM> Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 7:42 PM YES ! � I also...
• Re: shifting
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 15:13:55 -0700
  your shifting is either a busted transaxle or a mis-adjusted shift linkage. You can tempt fate and go under the bus and rotate...
• Re: best mod for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Mercer
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 03:24:21 EST
  ...Original 5-speeds came with different linkage so you could go easily from 1st to 2nd. You can buy this linkage or learn to...
• Re: transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:42:52 -0700
  ...Remove linkage at tranny... move shift lever to the 2nd position a few times...(push into the middle of throw and towards front of...
• Re: WBX Transmission: Failing 3-4 Hub Feels Like?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:19:51 -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...
• Re: Some minor transmission related work
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 27 May 2017 14:43:23 -0600
  ...12:13 Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> napisał(a): >> >>> Trivial stuff mostly, and I've included the shift linkage fix I mentioned on the...
• Re: Sticky Throttle...
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 16:10:17 -0700
  The cable and linkages need to be lubricated. The cable can be removed so it and the housing can be greased. I lube the...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:58:21 -0500
  ...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: transmission linkages
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:02:40 +1000
  ...transmission linkages Hi all... I've lost the abiltity to shift gears. Was working fine this morning but after an hour and a half...
• Re: Some minor transmission related work
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 27 May 2017 14:16:06 -0700
  ...included the shift linkage fix I mentioned on the list a few weeks ago. >> Oil change, skid plate mod, shift linkage mod. >> >> https://shufti...
• Re: shift box for syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 1996 00:08:42 -0500
  ...replaced my tranny on my 87 syncro, he >had to replace a piece of the shift linkage in an attempt to get the shift...
• FW: Re: vanagon 5-speeds
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Fri, 27 Jul 2001 07:28:31 -0700
  ...Also, you > may opt for the factory 5-speed shift linkage. We sell all of the parts to > upgrade to this linkage for $285...
• Re: major fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:47:26 -0800
  ...This calls for a rather strong >> but also rather skinny arm and hand. > > Or install the shift linkage rod after the tank is already...
• Stuck accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Felix Bello
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 10:41:01 -0400
  ...In the other, I had to push the linkage by hand to free it. In all intances it was during highway driving at constant...
• How do you remove a Wolfsburg badge?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:46:49 -0600
  ...Also, any tips on removing/reinstalling the wiper motor and linkage? I have the drives side linkage detached from the body. What I'd...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:53:58 -0800
  ...Manual tranny with an > > inline motor. > > > Did you have to rejig the linkage or cable setup? > > If so..... > > On my first incarnation of linkage...
• Grease for Linkage and misc.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:27:29 -0800
  ...What kind / brand / viscosity grease do you use in the linkage bushings? I never used the proper grease when replacing linkage in other vehicles...
• Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DC-LP/SAL-US)
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:58:16 +0000
  1984 GL 1.9 l petrol motor 4 speed manual transmission The plastic ball in the shift linkage that mates with the lever on...
• Re: wearing down my westy
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 10:59:03 -0500
  ...lube in the shift linkage, since I had the tranny out, > and rushed it back in without lubing the linkage bushings. Yeah, I have...
• Linkage problems,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:06:07 -0500
  ...Van was just krowned a few weeks ago so all linkage is properly lubed and that part is fine but it kind of sticks...
• Re: Thinking about the 5 speed tranny switch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 08:53:49 PST
  ...Any welder can shorten the mount. >Did you need a welder? No >Did you have to alter the shift linkage? No the tranny bolted...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:01:31 -0500
  ...When I shift into 2,4 it "feels" like the linkage isn't >>pulling the tranny lever far enough foward; but clearly the linkage...
• Re: transmission shifting
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:06:41 -0400
  Thanks Don - I spent a lot of time under the bus adjusting the linkage (with the Bentley manual) - to the point where I'm...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 07:32:54 -0700
  ...be replaced. > > Depending what you meant saying: 'I just had the linkages adjusted '.. > > If they are really adjusted including changing worn out parts it...
• Frozen Accelerator Cable
  Historical mailing list - Rob Lebo
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 08:05:00 +0000
  ...Checked out the linkage under the front of the van and at the throttle body in the rear. All looked well. The problem is...
• Re: Tranny interchangeability
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 30 Apr 2000 22:33:50 -0400
  ...If you install an air-cooled van tranny in a wasser van, then you must swap to the earlier style linkage. Both are side...
• Re: 91 westy 4 speed shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Jerome A Perkins
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:45:05 +0000
  I reworked the linkage on my bus and still had problems shifting, turned out that the engine and gearbox had been dropped at sometime...
• Re: Shift linkage? 84 manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:31:01 -0700
  ...Caveat; ive never seen a 5 speed shift linkage so im guessing that the > shift box above the spare tire is different than the...
• Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 01:03:30 -0800
  ...It's definitely occurring at the clutch pedal, not the linkage. It's difficult to see anything under there, but from what I've...
• Re: wearing down my westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 07:20:35 -0800
  ...Bad syncros > cause grinding when you shift while moving. > > Before you blame the tranny, check your shift linkage for worn parts and > try adjusting...
• Re: shifting- repost
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:51:35 -0700
  ...the 80 to 82 style shift linkage ........isn't that great anyway, though I have seen some that shifted just perfect. yes, things wear...