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Date:         Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:47:07 -0800
Reply-To:     Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
Comments: To: ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@ME.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <0D79E18C-1986-40A4-BA8F-9907383CE1BE@me.com>
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The you can try to adjust the shifter base and see if that will fix it. Or it could be worn linkage parts such as the guides in the box under the floor or plastic ears on the shift rod. 




BenT
sent from my electronic leash


> On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:39 PM, ANTONY MARSH <apetermarsh@ME.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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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