Whatever works!!

John Rodgers

Gerald Masar wrote:

>Redline in the tranny is great, but it may not be the answer for this problem, which
>has come up before. Below is info from msgs I have saved, including info from Daryl of
>AA transaxle.
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>-Engine off, put the shifter in the gear that is hard to get into.
>-Pull up the rubber boot at the bas of the shifter.
>-MARK the current position of the two nuts holding the plate so you can revert.
>-Loosen the two nuts and smack, push or use the lever to move the plate SLIGHTLY
>toward the steering wheel.
>-Tighten the nuts and see how it shifts.
>-If you marked them and it is worse or no better, put it back where it was.
>Worked for me and others.
>Jerry
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jean-Woo Kim" <jeanwoo@FULLER.EDU>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 12:50 AM
>Subject: Shifting problem
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>>I have a question about my 87 GL Wolfsburg Edition's 4-speed shifter. When I
>>start the car in the morning it is always difficult to put it in gear,
>>particularly in the 1st. (Actually putting it in reverse is fine.) After the
>>van warmed up a little, after 10 minutes or so of driving, it becomes easier
>>to shift but still a little sticky. Interestingly, it is buttery with the
>>engine off and clutch depressed. This makes me rule out the possibility of
>>worn bushings or alignment of the shifter rods. What can it be? And how can
>>I go about fixing it?
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>>Thanks,
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>>Jean-Woo
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