Jacko Commited Dubber
67 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
hi all ..i am trying to install my new empi short /trigger shift and theres no way i can find 3@4th gear?? the existing short shift is working fine..so i need advice if any one can help.thanks
shifter dilemma
karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker
1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I might be mentioning the obvious but did you fit the plate under the shifter? And did you fit it the right way around?
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
ive got one in my bug no problems have you fitted it right not that its hard. it should have a plate between the shifter and tunnel. you can also adjust back and forward to get the correct shift. its facing the right way when the reverse lock out is facing the same way as the car. just a few thoughts hope they help
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Did You mark the position of the intermediate plate under the shifter?? the one with a ledge on one side....
its very important to get the correct position of this PLATE...
ONLY ONE Way to do this....
Put original shifter back on....
Now make sure You can get ALL the gears including reverse...
Make sure You have to push the gearlever DOWN to get reverse...
When You have acheived perfection with a standard VW gear lever...
Mark where the PLATE sits... then take the gearlever etc off
and re fit the new EMPI gear lever assembly...
IF the PLATE is in the correct position... You will have NO worries..
Best of Luck... after a while, You can do it with Your eyes closed... but if driving on a public road, please keep Your eyes Open.. thank You
SHIFTER LEE
[Edited on 9-9-2004 by 68AutoBug]
its very important to get the correct position of this PLATE...
ONLY ONE Way to do this....
Put original shifter back on....
Now make sure You can get ALL the gears including reverse...
Make sure You have to push the gearlever DOWN to get reverse...
When You have acheived perfection with a standard VW gear lever...
Mark where the PLATE sits... then take the gearlever etc off
and re fit the new EMPI gear lever assembly...
IF the PLATE is in the correct position... You will have NO worries..
Best of Luck... after a while, You can do it with Your eyes closed... but if driving on a public road, please keep Your eyes Open.. thank You
SHIFTER LEE
[Edited on 9-9-2004 by 68AutoBug]
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Jacko Commited Dubber
67 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
i willgive it another try ..thanks to all those suggestions ..we did try alot of adjust ments but will persevere.I want that chrome beauty in !!