The tiico engine (at least the original low HP version) produces most
of its HP at higher rpms. That works well with the stock gearing of
the transmission. Switching to a taller 4th gear, you might find
yourself having trouble maintaining speed on grades.

However, it definitely sounds like you have transmission work in the
sooner rather than later time space. I don't think your problem is
with the linkage.

On Apr 16, 2007, at 5:14 PM, Susmay wrote:

> Okay, I know this isn't the tiico group, but bear with
> me here, its an 88 vanagon camper.
>
> The WurstFalia had a tiico engine put in a year ago.
> Since the engine went in the stick shift had a slight
> rattle. Over the last 6 months it pops out of 4th gear
> at 65-70 mph (after an hour of highway speed or so)
> unless I keep a hand on the stick. Engine revs like
> crazy, clutch in and it goes back into gear and runs
> again. Mechanic tightened the linkage between stick
> and transmission but that has not solved the problem.
>
> Do I need a new transmission, a rebuilt transmission,
> a new Vanagon.... ?
>
> If I have to get the transmission rebuilt can I
> increase the 4th gear so it runs at highway speeds at
> lower revs?
>
> I see tiico sell a 5 speed transmission, but it costs
> major bucks...  Any other options?
>
> Thomas
>
> WurstFalia 88 vanagon.
>
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