I'm presently using my original 4 speed rear shift rod with the 5 speed Hmm - so if the 4 speed box and rod work, why does Go Westy sell a separate 5 speed set? Just curious... On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 2:40 PM, Jeff <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote: > Good question... Since you can use the 4 speed linkage on a 5 speed, I > would > guess it works the other way around as well. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Jake de Villiers > Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 1:52 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: 4 speed/5 speed shifter > > Hey gang, its become apparent that my low mileage 5 speed transaxle has a > dead bearing and needs to come out. I guess I'll put the 4 speed back in > so > I can drive it 'til the 5 speed's fixed. > > Can anyone tell me if I can use the 5 speed shifter rod and box to operate > a > 4 speed without too much awkwardness? > > Thanks a lot, Jake > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie' > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa.com > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 > >
-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van' 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie' Crescent Beach, BC www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 |
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