Cold & soggy is right Poole!   Record rainfall for March already and we're
not even close to the end.  We live at six feet below sea level and have a
goodly pond around half the house most of the time this winter. And we're
off to 108 Mile Wednesday.   Still frozen after all these years!    :)

Dennis Haynes posted:

First attempt, loosen the shifter bracket on the trans, push towards the
trans and tighten. This usually helps. If not, then you need to turn the
rear linkage rod one spline counter clockwise, (facing front). Just
loosen the clamp, using vice grips, hold front rod while turning rear
unit you hear a faint click, tighten clamp and you should be set.

Trying to help you out, Google gives me these choices.
Prestige Imports2800 Corby Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407PH: (707) 545-6602
Jenson Motor Center495 Soscol Ave
Napa, CA 94559PH: (707) 253-9100
And of course there is the best choice of all, Van-Cafe in Santa Cruz.
Great Vanagon people in a great town.

 Phone number: * (831)426-1244*
Address: *1823 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz, Ca 95062*

*Hope these help your situation- not feeling very sorry for you right
now!    :)
*

*Have a great time, Jake.
*

On 3/24/07, Nathaniel Poole <myth.wright@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I fled the cold and rain for California last week and the Zebra has
> performed flawlessly through some rather arduous 2nd-gear terrain
> along the west coast. Not bad for a non-native species.  The only
> problem I'm having now is it is getting more and more difficult
> finding 1st gear. I adjusted everything according to the manual (while
> parked on a deserted california beach, no less - eat yer cold and
> soggy hearts out Jake, Neil, and Tabe :)
>
> Anyway, I recently had to replace the harddrive on my laptop and lost
> all my bookmarks and archive stuff, so can anyone suggest a parts
> dealer close to Santa Rosa (hwy101) who would carry a bushing kit for
> an '80 Vanagon? I'm heading for the Fresno area by Monday.
>
> First Canuck with the answer gets a California T-shirt of their choice!
>
> Nathaniel
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com