Date:         Mon, 3 Sep 2007 15:12:22 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 84 Vanagon, will not shift into gear.
Comments: To: Gary Watts <fatmedia@gmail.com>
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Did this problem happen suddenly, or were there tell tale signs such
as difficullty (+grinding) getting it into reverse/first?

Was there a difference in where the clutch engaged? (i.e. engaging
when clutch pedal closer to the floor)

Neil.

On 9/3/07, Gary Watts <fatmedia@gmail.com> wrote:
> My wife hopped in the van today, rolled it back out of our parking
> space, started it up and it would not shift into any gear.   When she
> turned the motor off, she was able to get it into first gear, then
> started it up in gear and re-parked it.
>
> This is my first hydraulic clutch vehicle, so I don't even know where
> to start looking for adjusters, wear, etc.   Any help would be
> appreciated so I can get this back on the road.
>
> Gary Watts
> Kenmore, Wa
>


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