It is the same job as to replace a clutch.  The transmission has to come out
and the clutch removed.  Look in the Bentley and see details.  Greasing and
felt washer.
Zoltan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Watts" <alan@DATAX.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 12:23 AM
Subject: difficult shifting

> hi all,
>
> over the past few weeks, my 87 GL has gotten harder and harder to shift
> into 1st and 2nd gear.  When the engine isn't running, I can shift without
> a problem (it doesn't do me much good though!).  I searched the archives
> and found that it is probably the pilot bearing.  Is this correct?  How
> hard is this to replace?
>
> thanks!
> Alan
>