Hmmm..... replacing transmission improves shifting. I'll have to
remember that.

Jason

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
Behalf Of
> jimt
> Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 1:06 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: How to improve shifting?
>
> 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.
> ........................................
> jimt
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