I had problems shifting into first gear when I first got my 88 GL. Changed tranny
oil to Redline MT 90 synthetic and it has shifted fine ever since ..... and that
change was done some 30,000 mile back.

Yea Redline!!~

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Kim Brennan wrote:

> In a message dated 8/12/02 4:23:33 AM, seraphim@GCI.NET writes:
>
> >The mechanics say the shifting is fine, and I just have to get used to
> >it, but I'm doubtful. Anyone else had problems like these?
>
> Yep, my Westy Syncro has trouble getting into first as well. Since my other
> Syncro is fine (and the symptoms are NOT the same as when the transmission is
> getting ready to need major work.) I'm assuming it is the linkage. Having
> checked the archives, I'll try fiddling with the shift plate(?) that the
> stick shift goes through first before I fiddle with anything else.
>
> Good luck, and if you plan on doing work on your vehicle, plan on spending
> the money for the Bentley manual. Expensive, but it has a LOT of information
> on it that will be very useful in the long run.