Ron
If your shifting was good in the past then forget the linkage.It doesn't
go out of adjustment.Look for dry white mos grease on the shifter ball
and replace with fresh grease.Using a 17 mm allen type wrench check
trans fluid, if you have to add a pint or more then it's possible the
case on the trans where the shifter arm goes in is worn.One other thing
to check.on the floor where the big rubber boot cover the shifter.Make
sure the two blank holes line up.Look at it and you will see what I
mean.BTDT and the trans job was $1100       Marcus

Scarlett Semko wrote:
>
> I've tried searching the archives for "shifting problems", but I'm not finding the
> information.
> Any help here would be very appreciated. I'm sure it is my linkage by the way its
> acting.
>
> TIA
> Ron Semko
> 1984 Vanagon
>
> Tyrone & Marilyn Greene wrote:
>
> > Bill,
> >
> > Trek through thr archives useing the words "Shifting Problems" and
> > you'll not only find your answer but also how to fix it in about 5 to 10
> > minutes. I had the same problem.
> >
> > Tyrone
> > Big Pine Key, FL
> > 87 GL Syncro
> > etc....
> >
> > Bill wrote:
> > >
> > > Volks,
> > > I got finally got my van running great. Now I need some help on adjusting the
> > > linkage. In order to get my Van in first I need to push down as if going into
> > > reverse
> > > and shifting to second is also difficult. I tried adjusting it to what Bentley
> > > says to no success. Any suggestions it's a four speed?
> > >
> > > Bill M
> > > Mystic, CT
> > > 84 Westy