Dear List,

Well I tried several suggestions and none worked.

Talking to an expert and I now believe the transmission needs rebuilding DRATS. How much more money -
I ask?

Keep smiling and THANK YOU for your once again undivided support.
(I shall always wear it.)

Happy Thanksgiving.

Peter Marsh
Naples

On Nov 21, 2011, at 8:34 AM, John Meeks wrote:

> Have you tried adjusting the plate at the base of the shift lever?
> see:
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/34.4--34.12-Gearshift-Lever,-Adjusting173.htm
>
> John Meeks
> '91 Vanagon MV
> Northern Michigan
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> www.vanagonauts.com
>
>
>
> On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 7:42 PM, John Carpenter <yacoltyayhoo@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi Pete,
>> I would highly recommend Terry K's parts.
>> And, he has come up with some highly innovative parts through
>> research and development over the years !
>> When I switch to a manual I will definitely be buying his tranny linkage
>> bushings !!!
>> Good prices, ships on time, knows his stuff !!!
>> Of course, the shifting box and shaft needs to be in good shape as well.
>> It may need Repair/ Welding & Renewal.
>> Yacolt YayHoo...
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Antony P Marsh <apetermarsh@me.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Learned Bretheren
>>>
>>> After being in "the shop" since early February - my Vanagon is on the
>>> road.  Not totally finished but looking fabulous and still needing lots
>> of
>>> "little bits" to make her complete.
>>>
>>> BUT - my gear stick is not responding the way it should.
>>> When I'm stopped - I think I'm in first but when I try to move off I find
>>> that I'm in third.  When I think I'm in second - I actually in fourth.
>>>
>>> The only way to get into first is to move the gear lever into third, down
>>> to second and then into first.  This works most of time.
>>>
>>> Suggestions to "remedy" this development if you please.
>>>
>>> I looked at those little VANAGON SHIFT SHAFT BUSHINGS here
>>> http://community-2.webtv.net/VanStuff/VanagonWestfalia/
>>> and wondered if I should try this fix.  Again - I am sure this is not the
>>> first time this has happened so if you can help please drop me a note.
>>>
>>> Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers.
>>>
>>> Peter Marsh
>>> Naples FL
>>>
>>