Latest update.

After a private consult in beautiful Sebastian FL with Dr Haynes yesterday, I have discovered my little nylon balls are shot. There were some minor adjustments made by the good Doctor so that I could actually engage first and second gears - always useful when moving off from a standing start.

Thank you for ALL your suggestions. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and left some room for turkey sandwiches.

Keep smiling
Peter Marsh
Naples

Sent from my digital leash

On Nov 22, 2011, at 17:26, Antony P Marsh <apetermarsh@me.com> wrote:

> 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
>>>>
>>>