You have to push down on the shifter to get 1st gear if you use a 4 speed
linkage on a 5 speed transmission.

From: Jake de Villiers [mailto:crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 2:47 PM
To: Jeff
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Re: 4 speed/5 speed shifter

I'm presently using my original 4 speed rear shift rod with the 5 speed

Hmm - so if the 4 speed box and rod work, why does Go Westy sell a separate
5 speed set?

Just curious...

On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 2:40 PM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

Good question... Since you can use the 4 speed linkage on a 5 speed, I would
guess it works the other way around as well.

Cheers,

Jeff

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Jake de Villiers
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:52 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

Subject: 4 speed/5 speed shifter

Hey gang, its become apparent that my low mileage 5 speed transaxle has a
dead bearing and needs to come out.  I guess I'll put the 4 speed back in so
I can drive it 'til the 5 speed's fixed.

Can anyone tell me if I can use the 5 speed shifter rod and box to operate a
4 speed without too much awkwardness?

Thanks a lot, Jake
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1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

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Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27