Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 18:57:59 -0600
Reply-To: Adrian Bertarelli <adrian.bertarelli@ATTBI.COM>
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From: Adrian Bertarelli <adrian.bertarelli@ATTBI.COM>
Subject: Advice on Shift Linkage
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I thought I would ask the good and kind people of the list a question
about shift linkage. After installing a rebuilt transaxle in my syncro
I was having some strange shifting issues. The transaxle is fine, but
the linkage is a little worn. The plastic pieces on the end of the
upper linkage that attaches to the bottom of the gear shifter was worn
off completely and the metal edges were grinding against the box under
the floor wearing out the reverse block and the plate on the other side.
I went to my local salvage yard and they had a 85 non syncro. I pulled
the gear box and the upper part of the linkage. I have noticed that the
linkage in the syncro has a slight bend towards the front that the 85
van did not have. Was my linkage bent intentionally or is it supposed
to be straight like the 85. I am not talking about the big bend the 85
has that but it has a slight bend towards the front. Does this give the
gear shifter a little extra room to get into granny or reverse? Would
the linkage from the 85 be compatible with my syncro. If not should I
just break down and buy a new linkage kit or can I replace the rubber on
the ends of mine? Any thoughts would be much appreciated. I thank all
who have given me VW knowledge in the past and future.
Adrian
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