Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:14:57 -0800
Reply-To: Chad Lyles <chad.lyles@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Chad Lyles <chad.lyles@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Not shifting into 4th gear...maybe?
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well, in my (meager attempt for) defense, what it was, was my S.O. was like
"how many gears does the van have?" and like a true "guy" i sincerely
embellished the truth, based on the 68 squareback i previously owned (which
WAS a 4spd, of which i am very aware how different the two are ). so after
saying that, i was pretty curious to weather or not i was right... so i
listened and then i got ahead of my self and some how convinced myself that
it was indeed a 4spd. and then jumped to conclusions which lead me to asking
a question that has probably spawned a few leers and jeers... so.. thats how
i came to that conclusion.
anyway... thanks again;)
Chad~
On Jan 31, 2008 10:00 AM, Walt Spak <b20swalt@city-net.com> wrote:
> I posed this question a while back. I did know that the automatic in my
> newly acquired 84 GL was a 3 speed, but the speedometer is clearly
> marked with the following shift points: * at about 21 mph, ** at about
> 36 mph, *** at about 65 mph. This might be a reason that someone would
> think it was a 4 speed. Several list members suggested to me that VW
> just used the same speedo in both std. & auto cars.
>
> Now, jut to add confusion, my work truck (also an 84 GL) has a speedo in
> it that is replacement from one of the parts cars I have owned. It is
> marked like this: * @ 20 mph, ** @ 36 mph, *** @ 59 mph. I have
> parted out both 84 & 85 Gl's (1 sunroof), but no diesels or westy's.
> The Bentley doesn't seem to indicate any gearing options for gas GL's or
> L's. I also remember my 84 Westy have higher shift points than normal,
> but that one is sold,so I can't be sure.
>
> Anyone have any insight?
>
> Walt
> 84 GL / blue on blue/ my 19th Vanagon
>
>
>
> Dan Weeks wrote:
>
> > Uhh, Chad--isn't the VG auto a 3-speed? Like, does the shifter read
> > 1, 2, D? Are there little marks on the speedo at the maximum shift
> > points--one little dot somewhere where it shifts out of first when
> > floored, 2 little dots higher up where it shifts out of second when
> > floored, then no more little dots? If so, you're getting all the
> > gears there are. Never owned or driven one, but I rode in one a long
> > time ago and I THINK it's a 3-speed.
> >
> > Dan
> >
> >
> > On Jan 31, 2008, at 8:33 AM, Chad Lyles wrote:
> >
> >> Good morning all,
> >>
> >> I have just recently noticed something with my 84GL auto, i THINK,
> >> i'm not
> >> sure yet, that hoppy is not shifting into 4th gear. when i am at a
> >> dead stop
> >> and take off i can only hear/feel 1 brrrrrrrrrr 2 brrrrrrrrrrrrr 3
> >> brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and i never hear the 4th gear kick in...i am
> >> traveling on the highways just fine.. some times even cruising
> >> above 55mph.
> >> although now that i think about it ... when i take my foot off the
> >> gas i
> >> seem to slow me down really quick...am i crazy or is 4th gear just
> >> really
> >> smooth and quiet? haha... its not slipping...i just cant hear it
> >> and i cant
> >> hear my engine over the road noise so i cant tell if my RMP's are
> >> way to
> >> high...
> >>
> >> A) is there a way to check if all 4 gears are in use (with out
> >> tearing in to
> >> anything and with my limited knowledge)
> >> B) if this in fact IS occurring, could this be why i am getting such
> >> HORRIBLE highway fuel economy?
> >> C) should i be super worried?
> >>
> >> asking questions about the transmission is like finding a lump on
> >> you body
> >> somewhere and being afraid to go to the doctor for fear of what the
> >> prognosis will be...
> >> i am worried now....great.
> >>
> >> thanks in advance
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Chad~
> >> 84gl "Hop-a-long"
> >
> >
>
--
Chad~
84gl "Hop-a-long"
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