After much adjusting, I turned my problem shifting--similar to 
yours--over to an experience shop. I wrote them a check for $70 and 
they gave me back the most perfect shifting vanagon you can imagine. I 
do most everything myself, but there are times when experience, 
hydraulic racks and multiple mechanics win over homegrown 
determination.

Jim

On Jul 17, 2005, at 9:05 PM, -- Dan Roberts wrote:

> I thought I knew how to adjust the linkage on my 89 Vanagon 4speed but 
> have
> learned otherwise. Briefly, I removed the box covering the underside 
> of the
> shifter(below the floor.) I had hoped to clean out layers of grease 
> but I
> mistakenly lifted the shifter and, apparently as a consequence, the 
> shifter is
> leaning awkwardly off to the left and I can't get it into reverse.
>
> I can't seem to figure out how to remedy this situation and ask the 
> List for
> advice. Does anyone know how I can get back to where I started with 
> only mild
> difficulty shifting into first gear?� Any suggestions or comments will 
> be most
> appreciated.
>
> Dan R.
> 89 Westy 4speed (with a recent Boston Bob rebuild!)
>