Hi,

Thanks for this easy tip.  You say that even one notch on the splines may be
too much . . . how can you turn it half a notch?  Should I try left or right
first?

Thanks,
Michael Townsend

-----Original Message-----
From: karl <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: Transmission -- hard to get in first

>There is a much easier method for fine-tuning the shifter position: pull up
>the shifter boot, and loosen the two 10mm nuts that attach the shifter
>assembly to the car, then slide the oval-shaped metal part to the left or
>right as needed, then retighten. Moving the arm at the transmission even
one
>notch on it's splines may be too much, in my experience. This way you also
>stay clean!
>
>Karl M
>