>Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 22:43:05 -0400
>To: smko <smko@iag.net>
>From: Bill Thomas <vanagon@atl.mindspring.com>
>Subject: Re: Your Response to my e-mail
>
>> >Bill,
>>> >
>>> >Read your post to the list re: your new 83 Westy.
>>> >
>>> >I have an 84 with 1st &2nd gear shifting problems that I believe is an
>>> >adjustment problem, but haven't been able to find anyone here in Fla.
>>> >who knows how to fix it. Do you know what your mechanic did? Any info
>>> >would be helpful.
>>> >
>>> >Thanks in advance
>>> >Ron
>>> >
>>> >84 Vanagon
>>> 
>Ron,
>
>Per Alex the fix was to lift the shift lever boot, loosen the 10 mm bolts
securing the shift plate and move the plate until properly aligned.
>
>This procedure is covered in the Bentley for 68-79 buses.  I do not have
the Bentley for Vanagons yet but I imagine the procedure is similar if the
topic is covered.  Also look for worn/missing plastic bushings where the
linkage assembly passes through metal securing brackets.
>
>Hope this helps
>
>Bill  
>