Most likely needs adjusting. The 1-2 shift gate is the important
adjustment and 1sr is less tolerant. A fine adjustment can be made at the
tranny shifter bushing bracket. The bolt hole have enough slop to make a
difference. Next adjustment is the splines at the front coupling just
behind the fuel tank. The 3-4 and reverse gates are actually determined by
the tranny.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Allan Streib
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 8:55 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: How to correct "vague" 4 speed shifter

The shifter in my new-to-me '91 GL is rather vague.  I'm used to VW
shifters being pretty crisp, in particular I'm thinking of the same
year Jetta GL I once owned.

It's hard to find 1st and 2nd, in particular.  3rd and 4th less so.

I've seen various "repair" kits for the shifter linkage -- is this
what I need, or does it sound like something needs to be adjusted?

Allan
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'91 GL