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• Revised shift lever bearing
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Revised shift lever bearing
  February 28, 1989
  * Beginning with 06/88 production, the centering holes (arrow) in the shift lever bearing have been deleted. Revised shift lever bearing, adjusting: * loosen nuts...
• Re: question regarding clutch bearings and shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - David Most
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 17:19:57 -0500
  If the pilot bearing is seized, would I still be able to start the engine with the gear shift in neutral and just let...
• Re: Berg Short Shift Kit in Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Mar 1997 17:44:06 -0500 (EST)
  ...this is the Syncro shifter. the "shift rod, front" and the bushing that connects to it are different shapes. the "gearshift lever bearing housing...
• Re: reverse (manual) shifting
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 23:07:53 -0400
  ...the bearing plate, beteen the floor of the van and the bottom of the bearing plate, to slightly elevate the shift lever, thereby also...
• Berg: stock shift lever rebuild Part #s
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:22:59 EST
  If you are installing the Berg shortshift kit, you may want to replace the nylon bearings and bushings on the shift lever. The part...
• Shifter grease
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:40:21 -0600
  ...1) in the assembly of plastic parts that make up the 'pivot point' ("gear shift lever bearing") of the shifter where it goes from...
• Help! Shift linkage adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 22 May 1998 17:36:24 -0700
  ...Per Bentley My response Shift lever and trans in neutral. OK Loosen screws holding upper bearing plate and align holes of upper bearing plate...
• Problem with gearshift lever bearing - 84
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 00:11:15 -0500
  ...for the gearshift lever bearing parts (34.6 in the Bentley)? The nylon ball disintegrated and I can't shift gears. The parts had...
• Shifter rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Bruno Walser
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 10:06:21 -0400
  ...I was wondering if anyone has a good suggestion for the best lubricant to use for the gear shift lever bearing. The Bentley says...
• Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 12:20:19 -0700
  ...However, the biggest and unresolved problem is that it simply will not shift into second or fourth gear. The shift lever simply feels blocked...
• continuing shifter problems
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:02:28 -0500
  ...So I guess it sounds like I just have a worn-out shift lever bearing and I need to get the rebuild kit? Allan...
• Re: Shifter grease
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:52:53 -0600
  ...plastic parts that make up the 'pivot point' ("gear > shift lever bearing") of the shifter where it goes from the interior to the > bottom...
• Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:07:10 -0700
  ...Anyway, under the floor, the shift linkage of the 5sp gearbox has a spring loaded plunger to allow the lever to come way over...
• Re: Educate Me Please - Vanagon Shifter Operation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 10:22:55 -0400
  ...shift lever pivots on a ball-shaped plastic bearing at floor level. Forward and rearward motion moves the linkage likewise, which rotates the shift...
• "RATTLE" AT DEACCELERATION OF '78 WESTY
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 11:39:08, -0500
  ...bearing, since it sounds "too deep" and can be done when car is in neutral. When you push the clutch in to shift you...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 16:39:13 -0500
  ...The shift lever simply feels blocked >> from accessing second or fourth and if I apply pressure I get the unhappy >> sound of gears grinding...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:10:05 -0700
  ...under the floor, the shift linkage of the 5sp gearbox has a > spring loaded plunger to allow the lever to come way over to...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 13:12:12 -0700
  ...The shift lever simply feels blocked > from accessing second or fourth and if I apply pressure I get the unhappy > sound of gears grinding...
• Re: Shifter grease
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:33:09 -0800
  ...plastic parts that make up the 'pivot point' ("gear > > shift lever bearing") of the shifter where it goes from the interior to > the > > bottom...
• Re: Manual alignment problem.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 17:42:36 -0700
  Just to be clear - I am not referring to the gear shift lever or the parts / mechanism found below the boot in the van...
• Re: Size of the small ball in the 5sp reverse lockout?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:37:32 -0400
  ...under the floor, the shift linkage of the 5sp gearbox has a > > spring loaded plunger to allow the lever to come way over to...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 18:31:58 -0700
  ...the shift lever was not throwing the shift rod far enough to engage the two gears in that same direction, i.e. second and...
• Re: 85 gl manual...shift lever BROKE!!!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 1 Oct 2014 22:01:26 -1000
  ...wheel bearings, bone dry shift linkage, bone dry CV joints, 20 yr old gear oil and so on. and really worn out shifter and...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 09:24:12 -0600
  ...the shift lever was not throwing the shift rod far enough to > engage the two gears in that same direction, i.e. second and...
• Re: difficult shifting
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 31 May 2005 09:51:04 -0400
  ...When the engine isn't running, I can shift without > a problem (it doesn't do me much good though!). I searched the archives...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 12:57:43 -1000
  ...The shift lever simply feels blocked >>> from accessing second or fourth and if I apply pressure I get the unhappy >>> sound of gears grinding...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 21:35:04 -0400
  ...Shifting problems -- pilot bearing? Regards the pilot bearing - I understand that the pilot bearing can be replaced by using the sealed diesel pilot bearing...
• Type two shifter and bottom of shifter
  Historical mailing list - CLARKE
  Wed, 9 Apr 1997 18:00:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I have a new clutch, pressure plate, throeout bearing, and all the related seal in the van now. Can an after market shift lever...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 18:35:11 -0500
  ...The shift lever simply feels blocked > from accessing second or fourth and if I apply pressure I get the unhappy > sound of gears grinding...
• Re: Manual alignment problem.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 17:37:36 -0700
  ...Actually my mechanic identified the problem as being a broken shift lever at the transmission - the plastic ball on this part had broke off...
• Re: clutch problem
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 21:04:03 -0700
  ...You can feel the engine RPM lower as I try to push the gear > shift into any gear. The shift lever seems fine as...
• Re: shifter grind after swap
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:43:44 -0400
  ...Another thing to check is the external clutch lever that the slave cylinder pushes against. The diesel lever is different. It looks the same...
• Re: tough shifting... pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 21:09:51 -0500
  ...It doesn't take much going out of whack before the shift lever simply isn't putting the shift fork at the transmission in...
• Re: Shifting problems -- pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Thu, 7 Apr 2016 09:35:25 -0700
  ...the shift lever was not throwing the shift rod far enough to >> engage the two gears in that same direction, i.e. second and...
• Re: continuing shifter problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:42:51 -0800
  ...So I guess it sounds like I just have a worn-out shift lever bearing and I need to get the rebuild kit? Allan...
• Re: No gears
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:58:24 -0400
  I recently just had to replace the lever on the side of the transmission because I wasn't able to shift into gear. My...
• Re: Manual alignment problem.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 17:42:41 -0600
  ...the answer is to continue trying to move the plate the lever bearing rests in around. Anything is welcomed at this point, because it...
• Re: Hanging Clutch Disc
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:34:04 -0800
  ...But that was the exact symptom on a pilot bearing issue a while ago......it was 'intermittent failure to disengage cleanly' . Pilot bearing was...
• Re: Clutch Question
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 8 Jun 2010 20:39:05 -0400
  ...Either your clutch lever is actually not connected to anything inside because that arm broke off (it happens!), your throwout bearing broke or otherwise...
• Re: Clutch Use
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 17:12:09 -0600
  ...By "tapped", >>I mean easing up on the accelerator pedal and just tapping the gear shift >>lever into neutral without depressing the clutch pedal...
• 84 Westy for sale San Francisco Bay area $600 ono
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lofting
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 16:08:01 -0800
  ...Clutch lever and stick shift linkage just gave out. Currently sitting at a VW garage that could do the work, else buyer tows from...
• Re: part number
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 2 May 2001 09:07:04 -0600
  ...823 711 643 A - ball socket for gearshift lever 823 711 199 - pressure spring 251 711 645 - hemisphere 823 711 255 - bearing for socket...
• Re: Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (searched)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:47:37 -0500
  ...Once you've achieved the correct preload (can shift the washer with your screwdriver tip without using it as a lever) you peen the...
• Re: No gears (resolved #2)
  Historical mailing list - pierre m d
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 19:05:30 -0400
  ...In fact, as you said it's more like i can't get the shift lever to move into the gear when the engine...
• Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:09:57 -0800
  ...and it has a short shift kit and a lever extension ..I'd get those off pronto ! The stock system is nigh perfect. and...
• Re: Fourth Gear Movement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:17:59 -0400
  Movement of the shift lever in 3rd-4th gears is a sign the main shaft ball bearing is shot or the gear carrier housing...
• Re: No gears
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:42:05 -0700
  ...external...you think clutch hydraulics usually, internally, you think pilot bearing maybe .. see if the lever under the clutch slave cylinder appears to be...
• Re: Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
  ...time - 25,000 miles >>>>> 6) Front Wheel Bearing lube time. - 25,000 miles >>>>> 7) Replace shifter lever parts. >>>>> >>>>> Item 1 - The leaking vent was...
• Re: Shifter rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 11:29:53 -0500
  ...I was wondering if anyone has a good suggestion for the best lubricant > to use for the gear shift lever bearing. The Bentley says...
• Re: tough shifting... pilot bearing?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 18:39:07 -0800
  ...It doesn't take much going out of > whack before the shift lever > simply isn't putting the shift fork at the > transmission in...
• Re: [South Carolina Trip] or why I love my Vanagon/Westy
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:48:07 +0100
  ...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - our van shifts beautifully now (although I do have to push the shifter down to get it into 1st - must look at...
• Re: Recent Maintenance Accomplished
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:29 -0600
  ...time - 25,000 miles >>> 6) Front Wheel Bearing lube time. - 25,000 miles >>> 7) Replace shifter lever parts. >>> >>> Item 1 - The leaking vent was...
• Re: what is part # 251 798 116 A
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 18:44:42 +0100
  ...643A ball socket for gearshift lever 823 711 199 pressure spring 251 711 645 hemisphere 823 711 255 bearing for socket 171 711 279...
• Re: Tranny Whinning in 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:15:44 -0400
  ...If the gearshift lever moves when load is applied-removed in 3rd-4th gears this is also a main shaft bearing or gear carrier...
• Re: Clutch problems
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 06:25:32 -0600
  Maybe the pin the pushes down on the throwout lever from the slave cylinder isn't seater properly. Jim On Nov 7, 2004, at...
• Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Wed, 13 May 2009 17:30:12 -0600
  ...time - 25,000 miles >>>> 6) Front Wheel Bearing lube time. - 25,000 miles >>>> 7) Replace shifter lever parts. >>>> >>>> Item 1 - The leaking vent was...
• Re: 1985 VW Vanagon - clutch jump
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 18 May 2007 12:09:01 -0700
  Is there also a "chunk" sound and hard to move shift lever into first/reverse? If so, is it limited to only these symptoms...
• Re: Shifter Problem
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 14 May 2009 16:52:31 -0600
  ...time - 25,000 miles >>>>>> 6) Front Wheel Bearing lube time. - 25,000 miles >>>>>> 7) Replace shifter lever parts. >>>>>> >>>>>> Item 1 - The leaking vent was...
• Re: Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:26:00 +0000
  ...twist to the shift lever..or can ..all of > which helps wear out good stock shift linkage. > > and a short shift kit adds effort...
• Re: No gears
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:27:17 -0400
  ...you said it's more like i can't get the shift lever to move > into the gear when the > > engine is running. > > > > I...