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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/