Re: transmission adjustment.

["John Van Vuren" <veedublu@prod.net>]

>The basic place to start is the plate under the shift boot. Once
>it's aligned with the two holes there then go for the 15 mm
>reverse lockout gate under the shifter ball, Helps to have a
>helper up top.
>
>The splines are set at one time, there should be no need to
>'mess' with them
>
>TBerk


Well, that logic applies to everything... splines, shifter plate, etc.  The
only thing that should change is bushing wear or possibly motor mount
movement

John

lots of stuff
http://www.prod.net/jvanvuren/vw.htm


>
>John Van Vuren wrote:
>>
>> I think you're thinking too hard  :)
>>
>> There is a splined adjustment on the shifting rod that goes from the
shifter
>> towards the front of the car, ending near the steering rack.  Loosen the
>> clamp bolt (13mm wrench I believe) and turn *one* spline.  Make sure you
>> figure out which way you want to turn it.  Also, only go one spline at a
>> time, it makes a big difference.  If you go too far you won't be able to
get
>> into reverse.
>>
>> Hope this helps - oh yeah, check your bushings while you're under there,
>> it's possible that new bushings would solve the problem with no
adjustment
>> necessary.
>>
>> John
>>
>> lots of stuff
>> http://www.prod.net/jvanvuren/vw.htm
>>
>> >Ok, I've been reading the book on this, but am confused.
>> >On the transmission there are two adjustments.
>> >1) Selector shaft detent plunger
>> >2) Fifth gear lock out plunger.
>> >What  do these do and will adjusting the fifth gear lockout solve the
>> >problem of shifting into 5 th gear.
>> >I know the clutch needs replacing, could this also be the problem...
>> >Its Fridaty night and I am trying to fry some brains  :)
>> >
>> >Julie Macfarlane
>> >Menlo Park Research & Development
>> >'81 Scirocco (re-animating)
>> >ICQ: 7704980
>> >
>> >
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