All clutch parts were new 6K ago. All new guides. I will do a plate wiggle. Now I recall some "fooling" after we replaced the nylon guides. 
Thank you

Peter Marsh
Naples Fl

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> On Feb 20, 2014, at 16:01, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
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> Are you sure your clutch hydraulic system is OK?  Master & Slave?  Did the shifting get progressively more and more difficult?  Slave can develop a "hidden" leak and fills rubber boot with fluid, no evidence on pavement (peel boot back to see if filled with fluid).   Just an idea.
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> Rich
> San Diego
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> From: ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@ME.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
> Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:39 PM
> Subject: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
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> Dear List,
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> Does this mean the transmission needs to be rebuilt or is there some devious trick to making it work again?
> 
> As I was about to reverse out of the drive I had difficulty getting the van into reverse.  Like I hadn’t depressed my clutch enough.  Eventually managed to get moving and all was well.  Now the old van will NOT allow me to find reverse, first or second gears.
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> Suggestions please - be kind.
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> Regards
> Peter Marsh
> Naples FL
> 1991 Tin top.