Ah, of course.  ;)

Thanks Jeff!

On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

>  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
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>
> 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
> --
> 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
>
>
>
>
> --
> 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
>

--
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