Don't know any specifics as a newbie to the mechanical stuff but have you
tried to double clutch to minimize your frustration? I.E., Clutch into
neutral then clutch into gear.

William P.
----- Original Message -----
From: "s w" <smorewhisky@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 6:56 AM
Subject: clutch linkage problems/hard into 1st&2nd

> so here is what i have done-i greased up the
> linkage(quite a difference)rebuilt the slave cylinder
> and bled,pulled off the selector lever and cleaned it
> up(what a mess)and put a new rubber boot on it, and
> although it runs fine in all gears(no noises) it is
> hard to get into first at any stop, hard to get into
> second slowing down to take a corner, it just takes a
> little coaxing and another try to get it in gear,
> condition is worse in the cold(20 down)...would
> appreciate any comments on this condition, don't want
> to take it in as this is just an annoyance right now,
> would rather fix it myself. thanks listee's
>
> =====
> Scott Wilson
> 85 GL Westfalia
>
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