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Re: [T3] difficult downshift


On Sunday 05 August 2001 10:37, Scott Taylor wrote:
> A recent development: I'm having a lot of trouble with downshifts into
> 2nd and sometimes 1st. Often I end up in 4th despite all efforts to
> engage 2nd. Adjusting the position of the shift lever on the tunnel
> doesn't seem to make a difference. All other performance is normal in
> all gears and conditions, upshifting to 2nd is easy, no unusual noises
> or anything. Is this a sign that the end is near? Is there something
> obvious I should be checking?
>

This is a shifter problem or a clutch problem, Not a trans problem. Check the 
bushing inside the tunnel under the shifter, and the shift coupling at the 
front of the trans. Also check the front trans mount.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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