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• Re: shifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:34:10 -0700
  ...both ends of the "fork" at the forward end of the > shift rod. Mine is missing that cap on the left side, which aside...
• Re: is it me? broke shift lever!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 19:31:58 -0800
  ...Once home I took it all out and welded the rod in > place solidly. PITA if this had happened in the boonies. > > Why do...
• Re: V-Belt Pully Bolt
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 20:41:18 -0500
  ...rods distort over time and around 120K you can measure the big end and see that its no longer round plus the cap shift...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:05:52 -0600
  ...6 na westy > > On Oct 20, 2011 6:16 PM, "John Rodgers" <inua@charter.net> wrote: > > Yep, long chain molecules get cut in to...
• 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...
• Questions about selector shaft seal replacemnet in a DU transmission
  Historical mailing list - Agent99
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 02:17:06 -0400
  ...My questions concern the shift shaft seal. Can the shift rod seal be replaced without disassembling the transmission? It appears in diagram 34-1308...
• Re: Was: Tranny Repaired!!! Now: Shifter PM
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:36:50 -0500
  ...soon! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL Ken Wilford wrote: > I think many people get their vans with crappy shifting and they just...
• Calif. transmission sources, was "Re: 1985 Transmissin'"
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Fri, 7 Apr 1995 09:57:10 -0700 (PDT)
  On Fri, 7 Apr 1995, Joel Walker wrote: > ...i found a transmission rebuilder in california that shipped me a used shift rod... I have...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 18:17:02 -0500
  ...Scott > > > On 4/1/2016 11:55 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > > It is a shifting issue that causes me to seek MT90 in the...
• Re: Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 17:10:53 -0800
  ...If you watch while you turn the rod you can see that it is bent and changes the position of the tranny shifter ball...
• Re: 1986 westy syncro transmission woes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 Apr 96 07:45:03
  ...Pressure spray all joints (especially at front) and sliding areas on the shifter rods and get the heaviest oil or grease you can on...
• Re: Shift linkage troubles
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:36:52 -0600
  ...I am having trouble with the shift linkage > on my 81 Westy. The shift rod keeps coming off of the > guide pin on the...
• Gearshift bracket
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 21:23:03 EDT
  I need a gearshift bracket,The part that bolts onto the transmission from the shifter rod( attaches with a 13mm nut). With the rubber...
• spare tire rack problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:28:21 -0400
  ...any tricks? tire size 195/70 14 also what do people,use on the shift rod bushing at the tranny? It seems tor attract...
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 08:45:06 -0600
  Why not try a mini clamp around your under van shifter rod, with a pull spring to keep lateral tension on the rod; just...
• Re: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 00:59:58 -0400
  ...Scott > > > On 4/1/2016 11:55 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > > It is a shifting issue that causes me to seek MT90 in the...
• Re: poor shifting; Help
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 12:27:49 -0500
  ...Behind the gas tank there is a collar on the shift linkage that you can loosen and tweak the shift tubes a notch one...
• Re: Syncro shifter rattle
  Historical mailing list - Marc Theune
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 11:53:17 -0400
  ...If I understand it correctly, the shift lever and shift rod form an inverted "T" at the connection, and when the shift lever is...
• Re: Solenoid-operated manual shifter?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 09:10:24 -0800
  ...As there are 3 positions >of the trans shifter rod in each direction, this would necessitate 2 >solenoids for each, or a pair of...
• '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...
• Re: Manual tranny 3rd gear jump out
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Mar 2016 10:31:47 -0500
  ...As for first, third and reverse the only adjustment would be if the shift rod connection is not fully seated. The usual causes for...
• RE: conduit for your bus?
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 08 May 1995 11:50:19 EST
  ...I ran the bundle right down the center underneath the van, over the tank alongside the shift rod, up behind the grill to the...
• Diesel-Adjust the hydraulic clutch-SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 17:55:40 -0700
  ...BUT- what is that grease (Zerk) fitting in the shifter rod center that goes in the tranny? And where am I going to find...
• Re: shift linkage concept question
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:01:31 -0500
  ...read an explanation of what the Bentley's 19/22mm "adjust >>shift rod end" yet, mostly just "loosen linkage at the band clamp and...
• Re: To-do list while transaxle is out.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 May 2009 15:15:26 -0500
  Luke, when you go to hookup the shifter rod, take a look at the point of connection. There are two (accordion rubber boots that...
• Re: clunking from CV????
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 21:37:39 -0700
  ...I am wondering now if it could be the shift rod... The bushings have alot of play Thank you, Jay Lefstein. Sent from my...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:13:51 -0500
  ...John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com On 10/20/2011 5:57 PM...
• Re: Shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:11:16 -0400
  ...This makes me rule out the possibility of > worn bushings or alignment of the shifter rods. What can it be? And how can > I...
• Re: Syncro shifter rattle
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 09:49:02 -0700
  ...If I understand it > correctly, the shift lever and shift rod form an inverted "T" at the > connection, and when the shift lever is...
• 2.1 con rod notes from Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 10 Apr 2004 18:09:41 -0400
  ...I would have thought the rod would become larger opposite the beam. The end results of cap shift and the rod bearing wear is...
• Re: Was Got Shifter Bushings? Now Rear Shift Rod Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:11:46 -0500
  On Wed, Apr 28, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > And, WHY don't you have a girl again...
• Re: clutch fun
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:24:49 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Joseph Fortino wrote: >oops John sometimes I'm hard to understand. >anyway I drained my trans fluid to see...
• Re: Better Shifter Bushings?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:21:59 -0600
  ...John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 1:10 PM > Subject: Re: Got Shifter Bushings? > > >> What...
• Re: Shift linkage question 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 2 Oct 2014 09:52:47 -0600
  ...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: Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 13:40:14 -1000
  ...Scott >> >> >> On 4/1/2016 11:55 AM, John Rodgers wrote: >> >> It is a shifting issue that causes me to seek MT90 in the...
• 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: Shifting is difficult after driving a distance
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 17:08:04 -0700
  ...Shifting rod is well greased. Tranny is > full of MT-90. > > What could this be? > > Thanks. > > Tom Salicos > '87 Syncro Westy EG-33 > -- Jake...
• GL4 and Redline MT90
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:43:35 -0500
  A while back I had a little shifting problem going into 1st gear. I was having some work done on the 88GL and decided...
• Re: Shifter grease
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:33:09 -0800
  ...the back (where the end of the shift rod > > connects to the transmission) (brilliantly named "Shift lever" and > > "lever"--no way that could ever...
• Re: 4 speed hard to shift when warm
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 10:37:10 -0600
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Alan wrote: >Anyone have an idea why this happens? Is it a sign the >trans is on its...
• Re: tough shifting... pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 18:39:07 -0800
  ...Check not just the connections and good > lubrication, but check the > bushings where the shift rod passes through the > frame member. If you have...
• Re: 4 speed/5 speed shifter
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 19 May 2010 14:40:33 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me if I can use the 5 speed shifter rod and box to operate a 4 speed without too much awkwardness...
• Need a couple of part #'s, please.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 16:29:27 -0700
  ...1)The boot or bellows that covers the guide pin/rear shift rod junction 2)The boot or bellows that goes between the relay...
• Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:31:59 -0500
  ...The only part I am missing is the control rod which runs from the shifter to the shift arm on the transmission. This should...
• Re: Shift rod accessory
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 19:43:44 -0700 (PDT)
  ...remember many of the details. > In any event, it shortens the shift throw considerably. Er, how can it shorten the throw if it lengthens...
• Re: Automatic Westy's vs Manual Westy's - two wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:21:09 -0500
  ...of like shifting ... most of the time. Mike Houlton, Maine '84 GL 7 pass auto '85 GL Westy 4 spd John Rodgers wrote: > Which...
• Re: Tristar is here... shifter question
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:40:27 -0400
  ...shifter is, is > adjustable. > > to adjust for aft location, say in neutral, you loosen the clamp on the > splines in the rear shift rod...
• Re: shifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:05:14 -0400
  ...The shift bushings were WAY out of round, which allowed the shift rod to move side to side, with a fresh set of bushings...
• Re: '90 Westy 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 19:40:23 -0500
  ...I had shifting problems and they went away when I switched. Redline can be found on the internet and you can buy direct I...
• Re: Shift linkage repair
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 11 Aug 2019 09:38:26 -0600
  ...matter of removing the nuts and bolts that fasten the rear shift rod bushing so that the assembly can drop down ? Yes ~ > Is there...
• Re: Value Of '82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:32:17 -0600
  ...4:24 PM, mark drillock wrote: > Get the front shifter assembly and front shift rod too or you will > cry later. > > As for feeling...
• Looking for some history
  Historical mailing list - Scott Quinnett
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:53:40 -0600
  Hi all, I had a van come back with both a broken shift assembly(at the floor where the rod pivots/hemisphere at the...
• Re: Transmission Be Gone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
  Tue, 28 May 1996 14:55:38 PDT
  ...he helped me out > with my rebuild (cause the idiot dealer bent my internal shift rod by > trying to disassemble the tranny without the...
• Solution: poor shifting! 8o)
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:21:18 -0700
  It works! I can shift- more improtantly my wife can shift smoothly! Symptoms: Couldn't find first and second gear. To find the gear...
• Re: Manual shifting very difficult.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:13:51 -0600
  ...2016, at 12:20 PM, John Rodgers wrote: >>> >>>> Can't shift readily. Hangs in gear, can't shift, or can't get it in...
• Re: transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:34:47 -0500
  I had shifter problems - particularly into first - on my 88 GL manual tranny. I switched Redline MT90 and have never looked back. The switch...
• Re: Shift Questions
  Historical mailing list - A Brandy Psmythe
  Tue, 14 May 1996 16:59:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...you take it apart) that moves the shift rod that plays in the tranny. On the shift lever, in the area within the boot...
• Re: Carat with new engine/overhauled auto tranny.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:55:07 -0700
  Replace the switch (both parts) in the shift console: http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=21754 and http://www.gowesty.com...
• tranny boots...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:27:54 -0600
  ...boots that cover the shifter linkage at the tranny? My '90 has three of them - two on the shift rod on either side of...
• Re: Looking for some history
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:16:33 -0300
  ...with both a broken shift assembly(at the > floor where the rod pivots/hemisphere at the base of the shift lever) as > well as...