Syncro - down for 1 and R 5 speed - down for R only 4 speed - down for R only None indicate down on the knob. Mark
Don Hanson wrote: > Sort of on the same subject: Is the Syncro shift pattern the same as the > diesel 5sp and do either of the two have a shift knob with the "Down for > Reverse" (and first) marked on the knob? > > Reason I ask is the first time I ever drove my 5sp Vanagon, on it's test > drive actually, I almost broke the shifter off trying to find reverse gear. > I have seen Tire Shop guys also trying to 'muscle' my Van into reverse, > too. Not good for the old linkage parts. > > There is no indication on my shift knob that even hints you must push > down the shift lever when going for first or reverse, though the knob looks > like a stock one. > >.................. |
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