Re: Tech)- adjusting linkage

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/25/01 9:30:28 AM Pacific Standard Time, rept@qwest.net 
writes:


> last week I lost first and second gear to a loos
> bolt/bad lock washer in the linkage. Once those were
> replaced, I had my gears back but... i have to press
> down (like to get Rev.) in order to get it in either
> first or second.  I havnt been able to figure out how
> to correct this - any ideas???????


Try adjusting the linkage =) There is a bolt underneath you can loosen and 
then move the shifter, then retighten the bolt. For small adjustments, you 
can adjsut the shifter itself. There are bolts at the base of the shifter and 
the holes are oblonged. Just loosen them and move the shifter 
slightly...retighten.

Mike
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