Charlie, I had problem shifting into first, even after the tranny way rebuilt. I changed to Reline MT 90 synthetic tranny oil. It worked. And I have been a happy camper ever since. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
Charlie Ford wrote: > > I have been driving the 87 GL for a couple of weeks now and I must say it is > quite nice. I have been driving the Mothership, a 79 Bay for so many years, > I had forgotten VW made a smoother ride. > > Anyway, I seem to have a snag getting into first gear. The Bentley inferred > that the problem might be remedied with an adjustment. If the adjustment > doesn't work they suggest replacing it with the new style shift housing that > was apparently new for the 88 model year. > > Have any of you had similar experience to this? > > What did you do about it? > > Where did you get what you did with as it was needed? > > How much did it all cost? > > Thanks, > > Charlie Ford > ========================================= > A.I.R.S. > http://www.type2.com/rescue > ========================================= > Search for the Beginning of Wind > http://www.type2.com/~keen/charlie/charlie.html > ========================================= > Three Rivers Expeditions 3.R.E. > Hazlehurst, GA/Lumber City, GA > (912) 379-1371/363-CANU > > YOU DESERVE A GOOD PADDLING! > > http://www.ThreeRiversExpeditions.com > cjford@altamaha.net |
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