Had similar issues a bit back. Cured by bleeding the system. 

Karl Wolz
Sent from my electronic umbilicus

> On Feb 20, 2014, at 3:00 PM, ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@ME.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> Sent from my digital leash
> 
>> On Feb 20, 2014, at 16:01, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> Rich
>> San Diego
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ________________________________
>> 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.
>> 
>> 
>> Dear List,
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> Suggestions please - be kind.
>> 
>> Regards
>> Peter Marsh
>> Naples FL
>> 1991 Tin top.