Just had exactly the same situation.  You bolted the shift linkage bracket
on the wrong side of the tranny tab.  It needs to go in front of the tab,
not in back.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: Mike <mayfly95@PAONLINE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 1999 1:37 PM
Subject: Shift Linkage Problem on manual tranny

> I just installed my used 4 speed in my 87 westy. Shifts smooth but only
> into 1st and 3rd, can't get it into 2nd or 4th at all. I adjusted
> linkage per Bentley's neutral positioning but to no avail.
> Those of you who have replaced their trannies run into a similar
> problem??
> Is it necessary to re adjust the linkage at the shifter because this
> tranny came from a different bus?
>
> Donor was an 87 wolf.
>
> ANY clues , thoughts or solutions would be much appreciated. I'd  hate
> driving around in  third all the time !!!! Makes for a long commute.
>
> Thanx in advance!!!
>
> mike 87 westy