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 Nitram_Ztilad
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| posted on November 3rd, 2003 at 12:31 PM |
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Difficulty selecting gears on a 2000 Kombi
My 2.0l twincab is sometimes reluctant to go into gear, which can be pretty embarrassing. It happened yesterday at some lights on the Highway near
Hornsby. Just won't go into 1st or 2nd. Eventually it went into third and would then go into 1st. Doesn't do it all the time: just
occasionally. Any ideas ?
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| posted on November 3rd, 2003 at 12:54 PM |
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Either a loose or bad adjustment on the plate under the gear stick or the rear gear box coupler needs replacing.
Either that or a stuffed box.
99% says one of the other 2 though.
Check the base plate on the gear stick. If that is ok change the coupler and go from there.
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| posted on November 3rd, 2003 at 12:58 PM |
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I had the same problem with my Bay about 6 years ago. The mechanic said it was a bush and I think it the one just in front of the gear box. Any way
the mechanic (Andrew Dodd at North Rocks) fixed pretty quick and fairly cheaply. I dont recomend leaving it for too long as mine eventually jammed in
gear. You should of seen the smoke coming out of my father in laws ear when that happened as he was borrowing the car and it got even funnier when I
got in the car and it released straight away.
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| posted on November 3rd, 2003 at 02:41 PM |
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Further to the above comments, also check Clutch adjustment and look for broken gear box mounts.
All of the above comments are common causes for poor shifting in VW's in general.
Failing this, the selectors in the GB are stuffed.
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| posted on November 3rd, 2003 at 07:31 PM |
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you can change the front bush if it is still there, the rear connector and put a quickshift in for under $50 and it should rock your socks off. Made
a HUGE difference to my shifting.
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| posted on November 5th, 2003 at 03:37 PM |
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Thanks for all that. I know about the front bush 'cause I've changed the one on my other Kommer before- I think it's nylon.
But what is the "rear connector" and what is a "quickshift". Can you get those bits from the usual VW outlets ?
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| posted on November 5th, 2003 at 03:51 PM |
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Gearshift
Generally on the t4 transporter there are two nylon balls and a bush in a retaining bracket...these wear out..cheap to replace!, ring your local vw
dealer...in sydney its city autos on 133309, get them to fax you a picture... should all make sence!:thumb
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| posted on November 5th, 2003 at 03:56 PM |
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This is extremely common problem. There are a few common bushes that you may need. I will post a breakdown picture tonight for you.
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| posted on November 5th, 2003 at 03:59 PM |
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Thanks again. Breakdown pictures would be good. I can usually follow them.
Nitram
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| posted on November 5th, 2003 at 04:01 PM |
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Hey Decked ! I just noticed you're in the Blue Mountains. I live up Springwood way myself.
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| posted on November 5th, 2003 at 04:01 PM |
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Rear coupler
http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=CFS0001&c...
Quick shift kit
http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=CFS0002&c...
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| posted on November 6th, 2003 at 08:04 AM |
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Arrh, it's not working here at work, i will post the pic tonight.
The gear shift on the later transporters are totally different than bay's etc.
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| posted on November 6th, 2003 at 05:52 PM |
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Hey Nitram, yeah i live in Mt Riverview.
Here tis vvv
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| posted on November 6th, 2003 at 05:55 PM |
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Number's 41, 42 & 45 are the most common culprits.
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| posted on November 6th, 2003 at 06:00 PM |
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Are we talking a Year 2000 or a 2.0l Kombi here?
Judging from earlier posts, nitram has a 2.0l.
Confused,
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| posted on November 6th, 2003 at 06:11 PM |
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I read the heading and took it as a 2000 model with a 4cyl 2L in it. You may be right though????
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| posted on November 7th, 2003 at 07:22 AM |
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2.0l, twin cab, air-cooled flat four, circa 1975. That sort of thing.
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| posted on November 7th, 2003 at 09:04 AM |
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Inside the selector housing is a little plastic rotating ball. Takes ages to do by the time you drop the engine, unbolt CV's etc but the smallest
bit of wear here makes things very horrible.
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf
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