Follow the instructions in the factory manual and it should work.  If you
have worn out parts better to R&R.  I did all that a few months ago and I
managed to get it to shift nicely.
Cheers
Jaime
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 8:46 PM
Subject: Re: How to correct "vague" 4 speed shifter

> 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
> --
> '91 GL