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Date:         Tue, 6 May 2014 17:09:38 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Intermittently Sticks In 4th Gear 3/4 Slider Hub?
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Hi all.


'81 Vanagon with WBX transmission and linkage.


Clutch: ok. Transmission oil level: very likely ok. Transmission works
fine 95% of the time but recently got stuck in 4th three times over a
period of 2 weeks. I drive it at least every other day.


Today, at 35 MPH, I had to stop quickly. No time to shift out of 4th.
Just jumped on the brakes and clutch. Transmission got stuck in 4th. I
gently "bumped" the clutch which allowed me to get out of 4th.


Archive wisdom suggests this may be the 3/4 slider hub issue. Are
these symptoms typical of a 3/4 slider hub issue?


At a stand still, if I move shifter "quick and hard" into 4th, I hear
and feel a slight metal on metal sound like a part in the shift
linkage is bumping up against metal. I don't feel this shifting into
2nd. Possibly the end of front shift rod hitting front of shift box
above spare tire?


I'm hoping it's not a slider hub issue so will inspect the shift
linkage and try a fine adjustment at the base of shift lever in cab.


Thanks for any insights


Neil.


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