I tightened the horizontal transmission mount bolt and it is better
but it still popped out of 4th when I was heading into a wind.

I will order the bushings and see if they help.

Thanls for the reply.

>>> "Ken Lewis" <kdlewis_wasting_time@access4less.net> 11/27/2003
1:25:09 PM >>>
John,
Don't freak, yet. Fix what you know for sure is worn. Do the cheap
parts
first. They have to be done eventually.
Ken Lewis
86 Transporter Crew Cab
60 356 T-5 Porsche
http://neksiwel.20m.com/
Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget
----- Original Message -----
From: "VWNut Hawk" <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 8:35 AM
Subject: 84 manual transmission - pops out of 4th

> I'm getting ready to do so searches on the list but here's what is
> happening.
>
> I have a 84 manual with a 2.1 rebuilt in it.
>
> Last night while driving 65mph it pops out of 4th gear.  I put it
back
> and run a
> while.  It pops out again.  Slowing down and accelerating seems to
make
> it pop out.
>
> There is movement in the shifter if the whole transmission and
engine
> move
> slightly when accelerating or slowing.
>
> Maybe I need a new transmission mount.
>
> I have all new engine mounts less than a year old.
>
> I think the bushings around the shifting rod next to the
transmission
> are worn out.
>
> No other noises, no hard shifting.  Clutch, pilot bearing etc seem
> fine.
>
> Last weekend I bled the brakes and put new hand brake cables on.
>
> Is this the 3/4 slider gear problem?  If so were should I order a
> rebuilt transmission from?
>
> Honestly this is a kick in the pants.  I have been making an effort
to
> get as many of my
> buses in the best shape possible and this is going backwards.
>
> (moral support plea.)
>
> John.