Your description parallels an experience I had with my 89 Westy. I nearly wrecked my shoulder after driving over 1,000 miles with this sticky shift problem. Someone suggested I may have a shift linkage problem. I was able to fully correct the problem by following the advice in a repair manual. If you have access to Haynes' "VW Transporter", you can find a good description of how to fix the shift linkage on page 7A-3. If you do not have the book and want these instructions, get back to me and I will copy and send the instructions. I did the repair alone but it's easier with a second person to make the awkward, but not difficult, adjustments necessary. Dan in Madison 89 Westy 4 speed |
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