[Vwdiesel] shift linkage

[Roger Brown]

peter blake wrote:
>   My 5 speed shift linkage has a few undesirable traits:
> There is no detent or gate between 1st and reverse. I do
> not have to depress the shift lever to engage reverse and
> 1st is often difficult to find, especially when I need it
> in a hurry.  Is this an adjustment issue? Or is this some
> part broken or worn out?  I did take the boot off and adjusted
> the shift plate? so that the two little holes were aligned
> per Bentley, tho I was unable to also center the two bolt
> heads in the slots in the plate as also required. Any thots
> or hints before I plunge in would be much appreciated.
> Peter

You need to align the stop finger gap underneath the vehicle:
	http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/ForSale/ShiftLinkage.shtml#FAQ10

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   Roger