I have an 86 Vanagon that has recently developed a problem of not
wanting to go into first gear. Sometimes it is not a big problem, but
sometimes it doesn't want to go into gear regardless of what I try.
Usually if I move the shift lever right up against the reverse detent
it will go in. Sometimes I have to go so far as to depress the shift
lever as if going into reverse and it will go in. Once I find the
"spot", it goes right in with no problem. I have hopes of working on
this problem tomorrow with a friend who is also on the list. Any
suggestions or advice will be greatly appreciated, especially if it
can be done on a Saturday, January 2 with all the attendant problems
that will bring. Thanks in advance for the help.

Mike Blair
87 Vanagon GL
86 Vanagon GL

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