Shift linkage questions

[flaatr@yahoo.com (EUROROC II)]

I've never had a problem replacing any of the bushings except the bracket 
for the gear shift rod (center of the car between the linkage and shifter).

Alignment is another story. Anyone have a good procedure? I've always been 
able to do it by feel but it takes a while.

-Raffi



At 11:34 PM 2/27/2002 -0500, you wrote:

>Ok, I'm trying to get the linkage adjusted on my '87 16v. I found the 
>shift linkage bushings were very worn and replace the three right near the 
>downpipe. Several questions.
>
>What's the best way to get to the ones under the master cylinder? How 
>tricky is it getting the shift linkage adjusted? How critical is it? (I 
>have the Bentley and am following it.) I've heard of an alignment tool. 
>Anybody have experience with this item?
>
>There is a bushing on the main shift rod from the shifter, is there an 
>easy way to pull the rod completely and replace that bushing?
>
>Of course short of pulling the trans.
>
>Does any know of a dealer/distributor in the Louisville area that carries 
>the Redline MTL? I checked at my local Autozone and they didn't have it.
>
>Finally, my main shifting problem is from 1st to 2nd. I actually have to 
>move the shifter to the left a little to get it in 2nd. Is this a "normal" 
>problem and what's the fix?
>
>Thanks guys, I new to the list and am learning anew that misery loves company.
>
>Wes Brockway