[Vwdiesel] shifter linkage Vanagon adjustment

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I went to adjust the gear shifter on the Vanagon today because it was
difficult to get into 1st from a stop.  I followed the instructions in
Bentley.  The rubber shift limit stop was completely gone from the shift
lever housing so I centered it on the middle hole of three where it should
have been and set the offset at 22mm.  Shifts better but the Bently says I
need to ensure that the "reverse lockout is operative" or the like.

I surmise this is a device to prevent one from shifting into any gear but
reverse when selecting reverse?  How does one check it and what do you do if
it is not working properly?


Ed Lowe, Seattle
82 Westy diesel upgrading to 1.9td
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