My problem was the shifter mechanism at the tranny. Replaced that assembly and problem was resolved. John On 2/20/2014 11:25 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > If it feels like the clutch was not releasing then that is where I would go > first. Can you find the gears with the engine not running? If so then you > need to check the clutch hydraulics and linkages, including pedal). If > everything OK on the outside then you need to dig further. Tranny Out. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > ANTONY MARSH > Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 3:39 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: ..... Can't get first or second gear. > > Dear List, > > Does this mean the transmission needs to be rebuilt or is there some devious > trick to making it work again? > > As I was about to reverse out of the drive I had difficulty getting the van > into reverse. Like I hadn't depressed my clutch enough. Eventually managed > to get moving and all was well. Now the old van will NOT allow me to find > reverse, first or second gears. > > Suggestions please - be kind. > > Regards > Peter Marsh > Naples FL > 1991 Tin top. > |
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