On 4/24/05 13:42, "Jim Felder" <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> wrote:

> The archives have a good bit of information about repairing the various
> shift components. There's a ball joint under the shifter, a ball joint
> outside the transmission case and some U-joints in between. They can
> account for a lot of accumulated slop.
> 
> However, replacing the offending parts on my vanagons didn't solve the
> problem. I had them adjusted at a good shop and have been very happy
> with the results.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Apr 24, 2005, at 1:27 PM, Aaron wrote:
> 
>> Just a quick Question for an '85 Manual. I would like to improve the
>> shifter feel and ease of shifting. What would the best approach be? My
>> first gear is hard to get into and overall shifter feel isn't all that
>> tight. Has anyone used a shifter rebuild kit?
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> Aaron
>> 
> 
> 

When I replaced my tran it came with the new plastic balls on the tran
linkage.  I noted a change in my shift play after the install.  It was
smoother and not as sloppy.
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