regarding no reverse but yes on all others
the 69 "bun  had exhibited wierd behavior like this
and it turned out to be the teflon like block that the shifter stick
transfered from the stick to the linkage
that had separated into several pieces ..
replaced that and viola ... all was well
yours

On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 12:39 PM, John Runberg <jrunberg@mac.com> wrote:

> Got a call from a lady w/ an '87 Westy basically wanting to unload
> it. Could use list advice on value since condition isn't perfect, and
> it's got a trannie prob that I've never faced before.
>
> Problem:
> Van wouldn't go into reverse, but all other gears. then no first, now
> nothing. Sound like linkage, but I've never had problems with that.
> Thoughts?
>
> Condition:
> 87 full westy, nice interior. Rust in the seams and dime sized hole
> on the front. Haven't seen it in person yet so don't know much more.
> As I said, she sounds like she just wants to unload and I'm not
> motivated to offer more than salvage value considering the rust.
>
> For me, that's maybe in the range of $1500 +/-. I'm sure she could do
> better on eb*y, but what say you?
>
> john
>

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