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Re: closest VW parts
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:51:01 -0800
...If not, then you need to turn the rear linkage rod one spline counter clockwise, (facing front). Just loosen the clamp, using vice grips...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:04:43 -0400
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Re: My clutch failed , hard, today
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 6 May 2021 13:34:15 -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: My clutch failed , hard, today
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 6 May 2021 13:36:24 -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: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:38:34 -0400
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter > linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Clutch not letting me shift into reverse
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:38:06 -0400
...I had everything including the two bushing and four metal plates that support the shift rod and I had a new end piece for...
Re: Computer woes?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:15:29 -0500
...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Ri wrote: > > Hi Everyone! > > We have an '87 Gl that has a strange issue. When it starts, it runs...
Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
...looking at the shift > mechanism housing I see what would appear to be the source of the problem... > > The shift rod end does not...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
...looking at the shift >> mechanism housing I see what would appear to be the source of the problem... >> >> The shift rod end does not...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
...The shift rod end does not make contact with the reverse lock out strip or the 1st 2nd - 3rd 4th separator plates! Checking the...
Vanagon GL Oil pressure problem
Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
Thu, 27 Jun 1996 10:36:02 -0400 (EDT)
...Clutch hydraulics problem and incorrect shift linkage > from new, created a nightmare for me. No thanks to VW or their dealers. > All they could...
Re: Transmission Woe
Historical mailing list - bob bob
Wed, 30 May 2007 10:50:53 -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: Diagnostics needed 2.1
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:13:19 -0500
...I believe this is just a variable resistor, right? > > In other news, the shift linkage seems to be off. Very sloppy and > first gear...
Replaced final drive to AT seals in the 90MV (fingers crossed anyway)
Historical mailing list - retro van
Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:32:28 -0700
...Man I am starting to despise the smell of this stuff. - removed the shifter linkage below (faily easy) and the throttle linkage above (quite...
Re: Question on rocker arms...
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 21 Jul 2000 02:12:52 EDT
...It shifts great. I am using the stock linkage. I push down and pull back for first. going into second is easy and second...
Re: syncro trans gear engagement
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Aug 1998 11:32:49 -0400
...If you look at your >Bentleys you'll see that pin goes into the case right under >the spring loaded shift rod and allows...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
...looking at the shift >>> mechanism housing I see what would appear to be the source of the >>> problem... >>> >>> The shift rod end does not...
Re: last minute engine swap questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 4 May 2012 16:30:11 -0400
...For manual transmissions disconnect the shift linkage/bracket so the rod does not get bent. While the engine is out be prepared to replace...
Stalled project. WAS: can you put 17 inch wheels on a 84 vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:18:54 -0600
...With a cable the rotation can be tailored by the length of the actuation arms clamped to the trans shift rod. The throw (axial...
Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 6 May 2009 14:17:41 -0400
If everything feels tight and your bushings and tranny link are in good shape, try adjusting your linkage and shifter per Bentley manual before...
Re: Clutch not letting me shift into reverse
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:34:46 -0700
...I had everything including the two bushing and > four metal plates that support the shift rod and I had a new end piece for...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:16:20 -0700
...given me "No Charge" (and without telling me) a new short shifter linkage.....that I had to try to learn while racing at a...
Re: Oil Leak - 2.1L WBX - Manual Tranny
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:30:34 -0500
...Seals, fly wheel and clutch disc, rebuild the shifter linkage front to back. Maybe replace the slave clutch cylinder while it's easily accessible...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:31:01 -0400
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, > shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Re: Transmission Woe
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 May 2007 09:09:16 -0400
...I couldn't adjust the shifter linkage. The 3rd/4th gear >selector fork is loose on its rod. Something must have broken when the...
Re: My clutch failed , hard, today
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 6 May 2021 20:04:33 -0400
...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: removing NA/dipstick
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:31:20 -0600
...custom build exhaust,replace tank and sending unit, stainless coolant lines, shift linkage on both ends. Velma 82 na diesel westy On Jun 21...
Re: inline 4 SWAP? was Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:09:28 -0800
...On the WBX you have to replace the rear shift linkage section with the Diesel Vanagon one, or modify the WBX one. If this...
Re: can you put 17 inch wheels on a 84 vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:55:08 -0700
...then you get clutch and shift linkage working....... then you just keep going ...........cooling system, engine management, exahaust system etc. and sure, sometimes if...
Re: Question and parts request.
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:55:42 -0700
...given me "No Charge" (and without telling me) a new short > shifter linkage.....that I had to try to learn while racing at a...
Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:06:34 -0700
...if you move the trans forward , you have to shorten the rear shift rod a like amount usually. Not too hard to do. yeah...
Re: Back in Action!!! 1982 Westfalia hits the road again
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:36:36 -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: removing NA/dipstick
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:30:10 -0600
...custom build exhaust,replace tank and sending unit, stainless coolant lines, shift linkage on both ends. Trying to have Velma fully done within 2...
Re: Replace Heads or Engine?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:51:05 -0500
...Using the 82 mounts will require rotating the front transmission mount and shortening the shift linkage rod by about 2" to accomodate the forward...
Re: removing NA/dipstick
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:33:21 -0600
...custom build exhaust,replace tank and sending unit, stainless > coolant lines, shift linkage on both ends. > > Velma 82 na diesel westy > On Jun 21...
Re: Small Car Conversions
Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 17:54:44 +0000
...The only item missed was the gear shift plastic linkage which failed in the Okanogan mountains here in Washington. Runs beautifully up mountain passes...
Re: refilling tranny fluid
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 05:05:35 -0600
...refill plug, also a 17 mm hex) >>just above where the shift linkage attaches to the tranny (you may >> >> >want to make > > >>sure you...
Re: 5 speeds, was: Noisy transaxle??
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Tue, 22 Oct 2013 17:23:56 -0500
...you move the trans forward , you have to shorten the rear shift rod a > like amount usually. Not too hard to do. > > yeah....5...
Re: removing NA/dipstick
Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:40:31 -0700
...custom build exhaust,replace tank and sending unit, stainless >> coolant lines, shift linkage on both ends. >> >> Velma 82 na diesel westy >> On Jun 21...
Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:20:59 -0700
...WTF? > > It seems like a clutch issue? Could that happen suddenly? Or is it a > shifting linkage issue? Hmmm, come to think of it...
Re: our new 87 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 26 Apr 2001 21:58:26 -0500
...I had a tranny difficult to shift from 1st to second or from second back into first. Redline MT 90 saved the day. Have...
Re: transaxle being rebuilt
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:10:11 -0700
...lube the shift linkage from below the rubber boot in the cockpit...........all the way back to the trans.......on every part that moves...
Re: Clutch/Shifting issue?
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:25:33 -0600
...WTF? >> >> It seems like a clutch issue? Could that happen suddenly? Or is it a shifting linkage issue? Hmmm, come to think of it...
Tranny problems
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Wed, 30 May 2007 19:04:52 -0400
...Transmission Woe No wonder I couldn't adjust the shifter linkage. The 3rd/4th gear selector fork is loose on its rod. Something must...
Re: Tie Rods
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:46:15 -0800
...Some people just really trash cars, ruin the shift linkage, the steering etc. Sorry to go on, Checked out this pretty nice sunroof 84...
Re: 4 speed transmition stuck in fourth
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:22:54 -0700
...shifter of the > tranny > by hand to see if it does find the other gears at all. Look at the > connection on the rod...
Re: Small Car Conversions
Historical mailing list - Mike Saint-Amour
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 11:58:39 -0700
...The only item missed was the gear shift plastic linkage which failed in the Okanogan mountains here in Washington. > Runs beautifully up mountain passes...
Re: Transmission Noise ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:26:50 -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...
clutch and tranny issues - lessons learned (long)
Historical mailing list - Peter McHugh
Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:55:01 -0500
...still a bit sticky shifting into 1st and 2nd; separate problem with either shifter rod bushings and/or need for tranny overhaul (gotta be...
Re: CV joints..What to look at, how to tell...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:14:45 -0500
...But I am, "Going Under" in the > morning, swapping in some Swepco for the tranny and lubing and checking all > the shift linkage as...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:16:17 -0700
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, shifter > linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Sat, 14 Jun 2003 19:37:58 -0400
...syncromesh rings on some earlier transmissions cracked, that diesels have better shift linkages than later models, that diesel clutches wear out faster because they...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:05:57 -0400
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, >> shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:35:32 -0400
...the shift points seemed a little lower than before." > > >there's one external adjustment that affects shift points .. >the length of the rod from...
Re: FS: '85 VW Vanagon (fwd)
Historical mailing list - James N Gagliardi
Wed, 1 Mar 1995 21:42:35 -0500 (EST)
...Front end was loose and it wasn't a ball joint or tie rod(steering rack?) New bushings and adujustment in shifter linkage. Needed...
Re: I need advice..
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 6 Oct 2001 23:56:40 -0500
...Your testing the transmission shift linkage, synchronizers and clutch action. #4. With the emergency brake set see if the engine has enough power to...
Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:45:36 -0700
...ve put in a new steering rack, ball joints, radius rod bushings, >> shifter linkage kits, fuel hoses, gas tank vents, and misc. other work...
Re: 4 speed transmition stuck in fourth
Historical mailing list - The Westy man
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:45:33 -0700
...shifter of the tranny by hand to see if it does find the other gears at all. Look at the connection on the rod...
Re: Strange problem in Belize
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:22:06 -0800
...rod magazines sometimes... or did anyway. lol. is it friday ? ..think it is. Throttle by wire .. many modern cars have no mechanical linkage between...
Re: Small Car Conversions
Historical mailing list - Jim Hildt
Tue, 2 Feb 2016 19:37:52 +0000
...The only item missed was the gear shift plastic linkage which failed in the Okanogan mountains here in Washington. > Runs beautifully up mountain passes...