You need to rework the linkage from front to back. New shims and bushings where the stick is mounted, and a new shifter on the transmission plus new accordion hose and bushing for the shifter rod bracket. Also, drain your tranny and install Redline MT 90. In fact, try that first - MT 90. I went through the same thing you are when I first got my 88 GL. Changing to MT 90 made a huge difference. Eventually, though, I had to rework the shifter system, and that took care of all the problems. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com
Mark Drexler wrote: > Hi. I have just purchased a 91 4 speed Westfalia. All gears work fine except > 1st. Shifting into 1st is awkward. > > If I shift out of any gear including 3rd, into what I expect to be 1st., it > re-enters 3rd gear. > > To actually shift into 1st is like partially shifting into reverse. > > In other words, to get into 1st, I need to push the stick down and ½ way > over to the left towards reverse. > > Is this a linkage, or gearbox issue? Any thoughts on what part of the > linkage I need to look at? > > Thanks all. > > > > Mark > > > > > |
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