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• Re: vanagon shifter bound???
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:49:03 -0600
  ...spare tire carrier and the spare >>tire was pressing on the shift rod. Not likely your problem, but one of >>the stranger issues I...
• 80 Vanagon - Exhaust/Shifter/Sanity
  Historical mailing list - M LaMuniere
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 14:52:35 PDT
  ...Here are my first things I would like to defer to the list folks for help! 1) Shifter - wore rods - have to push down...
• Re: Newbie '86 Vanagon owner here
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:36:34 -0800
  ...on the stiff shifting......... I see dozens of vanagons all the time, and it seems to me hardly anyone ever lubes the shift linkage...
• Re: Still frustrated with clutch problem (87 Westy Syncro)
  Historical mailing list - thetrans
  Mon, 18 May 1998 10:57:31 -0400
  ...I still need to better inspect the shifter rod linkages (I haven''t gotten under the front yet), and I may have a loose...
• Re: Re
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 21:27:04 -0400
  ...pedal > linkage, accl.cable,diff. throttle body or swap over linkage,shift > rod+bracket and spacers at the mount for the tranny, linkage to...
• Re: [syncro.org] Question to the group about Syncro shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 21:20:27 -0500
  ...the shifting mechanism, yet it does not work. What I did, was to remove the rod from the transmission where the linkage fits into...
• Re: Clutch of not? Help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 09:43:19 -0600
  ...Here are the > symptoms: > > > > When cold it shifts fine, maybe a little sticky I suspect a > slight misalignment of the linkage. > > > > When warmed up...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:39:09 +0000
  ...Shifter hard to find gears, replaced 3 bushings, shift linkage ball to new billet receptor, replaced boots, Union and sandblasted and treated shift rod...
• Re: Hard Shifting..sometimes
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jun 1995 09:54:05 -0700
  ...Shift plate adjustments are unlikely to affect 'hard' shifting, they just get the linkage lined up so you can even get the gears. Is...
• Re: Brake locks up in reverse
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 May 2012 16:54:08 -0700
  ...it's not like the shift linkage ( or say rear wheel bearings ) are fine one day, and the next day they blow out completely...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:16:47 -0700
  ...Need 3 CV boots, one tie rod end, and one steering rack boot. Probably shift linkage bushing soon. Very clean interior. SS coolant pipes...
• RE: Need VW Van Advice!!!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 10:09:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The balky first gear could be caused by wear in the shift linkage, which can be kind of a pain to fix/align/bless...
• Re: Throttle adjustment
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 25 May 2014 20:25:02 -1000
  ...The rod adjustment is important as it affects the normal shift points in relation to throttle opening. The throttle should reach full opening as...
• Re: questions about automatics
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:33:36 -0400
  ...They did not > cahge > the speedo face for automatic. > Yes, Vanagon automatics tend to up shift early. The linkage between the > throttle and the...
• linkage problems?
  Historical mailing list
  4 Aug 94 23:47 EDT
  ...If it will not shift out of gear (1st) but the clutch releases when pushed in, could this be a linkage problem?? Or is...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:20:50 -0700
  ...Need 3 CV boots, one tie rod end, and one steering > rack > > boot. Probably shift linkage bushing soon. Very clean interior. SS > coolant > > pipes...
• Re: Was: Tranny Repaired!!! Now: Shifter PM
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:36:50 -0500
  ...If you shifting is vague and stiff > then you have a problem. You should inspect and lube the rear and front > shifter linkage areas...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder replaced Finally!!! - One other question though.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:13 -0700
  ...I have had to tweak on the rotational alignment at the splines in the middle of the shift rods, just from taking a trans...
• Re: Shifter Rattle (Was: Re: shift lever adjustment)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 13:53:49 -0700
  ...There are O-rings that retain grease inside the u-joint knuckle, and they also keep the knuckle centered between the shift rod flanges...
• Re: Tranny swap: All Forward Gears too High.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:04:33 -0800
  ...I figure I reinstalled it angled down >> which lowered box on end of shift rod away from the shift lever. I >> assume this effectively...
• Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:55:15 -0400
  ...I've put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other...
• Re: Shifter parts for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 18:13:13 -0800
  ...The harder sping goes on the upper shift rod. Hey I screew up some more and didnt give ya the part number for the...
• Re: tranny conversion - manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 11:41:57 -0500
  ...would feel lost without it, he says!) You need the shifter, the linkage, the transaxle, starter, flywheel, AXLES, HOSES, probably some neutral safety switch...
• Re: Transmission Woes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 Nov 2011 19:03:51 -0700
  If the shift linkage hasn't come loose at the union between front and rear shift rod, my money is on either the master...
• Re: mechanics in Maine?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:58:41 -0500
  ...Otherwise i would assume it's either the shift bushings along the shift rod, or the ball/socket at the transmission that is worn...
• Re: grease
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:00:50 -0400
  ...Anyone who's ever repacked their CV's knows how incredibly adhesive this stuff is! Alas, my shift rod bushings are packed with synthetic...
• Diagnostics needed 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:50:26 -0700
  ...I believe this is just a variable resistor, right? In other news, the shift linkage seems to be off. Very sloppy and first gear...
• Re: hard shifting question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:39:37 -0600
  ...You may have mechanical shifter linkage problems. I have been through some of this, and ultimately rebuilt the entire linkage system from the front...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:05:28 -0400
  ...Need 3 CV boots, one tie rod end, and one steering rack > boot. Probably shift linkage bushing soon. Very clean interior. SS coolant > pipes...
• 2.1L Power-Up Grade
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 19:50:13 PST
  ...The total price will be between $4K to $5K (The transaxle will cost around $2300- $1650 box, $300 diff, $150 fifth gear, shifting linkage...
• Was: Tranny Repaired!!! Now: Shifter PM
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:36:03 -0400
  ...If you shifting is vague and stiff then you have a problem. You should inspect and lube the rear and front shifter linkage areas...
• Re: Finally got new Air Cooled/Diesel Center Shifter Bushings in stock!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:59:57 -0800
  ...and people will always keep those running, and of course they use the same parts on the shift linkage as the air-cooled ones...
• Re: Vanagon Woes
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 May 2010 14:24:46 -0700
  ...I'm following the Bentley procedure to align the shifter. I > > am > > missing a plastic tab on the front shift rod, but didn't...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 14:59:33 -0700
  ...If shift points are incorrect or transmission does not kick down, check accelerator cable adjustments." 37.15 describes how to adjust the linkage. The...
• Transmission Modification Question
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:38:39 +0000
  ...put new seals into the axle ports, or to have the shift linkage accessories reliably mounted because of the salt cancer. The strategy then...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:21:00 -0500
  ...Shifter hard to find gears, replaced 3 bushings, shift > linkage ball to new billet receptor, replaced boots, Union and sandblasted > and treated shift rod...
• Re: Of Crotchety Knees and Autotranny Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:03:44 -0600
  ...Automatics have different length axles, standard both are same length. #3) Need the linkage from tranny to selector box on front floor. #4) Need...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 23:25:12 +1300
  ...the linkage is a nioce simple push-pull/ritate one, no tricky sideshift fiddling, so a straight rod from the shifter should do just...
• Re: Adjusting throttle linkage on automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 10:07:57 -0600
  ...I have adjusted the rod per haynes and Bentley with same result. If i turn the rod on the throttle body in too far...
• Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:23:08 -0400
  ...I've put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod > bushings, shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and > misc. other...
• Re: My clutch failed , hard, today
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 May 2021 08:49:04 -0700
  ...Alistair > On May 6, 2021, at 8:38 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > > The shift linkage sea and bushing can be done...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:56:31 -0800
  ...try that listening to the shift linkage going down the road too. The shift linkage makes a great noise transmitter for transmission noises sometimes...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 22:09:08 -0600
  ...Anyway, back on topic: > > I hoped you lubricated *everything* in the entire shift linkage nicely. > So, here's what I lubricated. The little two...
• Re: My clutch failed , hard, today
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 6 May 2021 14:37:02 -0300
  ...Got a leaky seal in the shift linkage input shaft I’d like to fix . >> >> Alistair >> >>> On May 6, 2021, at 5:19 AM...
• Re: backup light saga continues ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 Aug 94 20:05:35 CDT
  ...white plastic parts of the shift linkage (at the bottom of the shift lever and along the shift rod to the transmission) are worn...
• Re: Syncro Drivetrain HP capabilities?/1
  Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
  Tue, 19 May 1998 22:44:45 EDT
  ...shift rod bores, and the main transaxle housing pinion bore and pinion bearing retainers. Did I leave anything out? Oh yes, sloppy linkage. Todd...
• Re: Manual tranny clutch adjustment,
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 09:04:20 -0400
  ...shift IN and OUT of certain gears, which is what I gather you are saying, I would tell you go get your linkage adjusted...
• Re: Tranmission R & R
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:17:01 -1000
  ...undo the axles, the shift linkage , the back up light switch wire, the clutch hydraulics...leave the slave attached to the line, don't...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:20:40 -0700
  ...Need 3 CV boots, one tie rod end, and one steering rack boot. Probably shift linkage bushing soon. Very clean interior. SS coolant pipes...
• Transmission Woe
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Wed, 30 May 2007 09:42:08 -0700
  No wonder I couldn't adjust the shifter linkage. The 3rd/4th gear selector fork is loose on its rod. Something must have broken...
• Re: My clutch failed , hard, today
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 May 2021 08:32:45 -0700
  ...Got a leaky seal in the shift linkage input shaft I’d like to fix . Alistair > On May 6, 2021, at 5:19 AM...
• Re: Bad Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:17:53 -0400
  I would be willing to bet that an adjustment of the linkage to compensate for bushing wear would have fixed the first gear problem...
• Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
  ...Shifter hard to find gears, replaced 3 bushings, shift > linkage ball to new billet receptor, replaced boots, Union and sandblasted > and treated shift rod...
• Back in Action!!! 1982 Westfalia hits the road again
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:16:56 -0400
  ...The "Rear Pin" (the most rearward part of the shift linkage, bolted to the tranny) is a simple like cadmium-plated rod with a...
• Re: My clutch failed , hard, today
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 6 May 2021 12:16:18 -0700
  ...Got a leaky seal in the shift linkage input shaft I’d > like to fix . > >> > >> Alistair > >> > >>> On May 6, 2021, at 5:19 AM...
• Re: stuck in 4th, further ruminations
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 23:10:46 -0600
  ...I had someone play with the shifter today while looking at the shift rod going to the tranny and it did move a little...
• Re: All the gears but second
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Mar 2012 18:33:34 -0800
  ...I hoped you lubricated *everything* in the entire shift linkage nicely. I do about four areas at least ..maybe 5. 'If the parts got...
• Re: Transmission Noise ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:15:10 -0800
  ...try that listening to the shift linkage going down the road too. The shift linkage makes a great noise transmitter for transmission noises sometimes...
• Re: Repowering madness, is this workable?
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Fri, 27 Nov 1998 14:21:24 -0600
  ...shifting linkage for the 6 speed transaxle, please post those URL addresses. I have some good sized universal, captured ball-end screw-on rod...
• Re: Vanagon Reliability
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 11:14:59 -0600
  ...and service to correct chronic problems such as erratic idle, hesitation while highway driving, cold air entering from under passenger seat, chronic shift linkage...