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Date:         Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:34:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Shifting problem
Comments: To: Jean-Woo Kim <jeanwoo@FULLER.EDU>
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Redline in the tranny is great, but it may not be the answer for this problem, which has come up before. Below is info from msgs I have saved, including info from Daryl of AA transaxle.

-Engine off, put the shifter in the gear that is hard to get into. -Pull up the rubber boot at the bas of the shifter. -MARK the current position of the two nuts holding the plate so you can revert. -Loosen the two nuts and smack, push or use the lever to move the plate SLIGHTLY toward the steering wheel. -Tighten the nuts and see how it shifts. -If you marked them and it is worse or no better, put it back where it was. Worked for me and others. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean-Woo Kim" <jeanwoo@FULLER.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 12:50 AM Subject: Shifting problem

> I have a question about my 87 GL Wolfsburg Edition's 4-speed shifter. When I > start the car in the morning it is always difficult to put it in gear, > particularly in the 1st. (Actually putting it in reverse is fine.) After the > van warmed up a little, after 10 minutes or so of driving, it becomes easier > to shift but still a little sticky. Interestingly, it is buttery with the > engine off and clutch depressed. This makes me rule out the possibility of > worn bushings or alignment of the shifter rods. What can it be? And how can > I go about fixing it? > > Thanks, > > Jean-Woo


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