I just found a cool .pdf on adjusting the van shift linkage (syncro)
http://passat32b.hu/olvasnivalo/kezikonyvek/szervizhez/valtoolaj%20ellenorzes%20Transmition_Service_MT.pdf

pages 7 and 8.

sudhir

On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 9:56 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> The Vanagon shifting mechanism on a manual tranny is a puzzle to me. I
> have not been able to come ot an understanding of it from looking at
> Bentley and the Haynes Manual is not much good either.
>
> Can anyone describe exactly how the mechanism works? The part that is of
> interest is in the front of the vehicle where the shifter lever housing
> is located. I don't understand how the movement and positioning of the
> end of the shift rod works. I can see a funky little tang on the end of
> the rod, and a funny little shelf  in the housing, shown in  pictures,
> but how that all fits together and really works is a mystery to me. What
> happens there as the shift lever is operated?
>
> Any descriptive material on this would be appreciated.
>
> Thank,
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>