Re: Shift linkage help

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In a message dated 3/28/00 8:04:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
vwtype53@yahoo.com writes:

<< I have run into a problem after finishing installation of a *new* tranny
 and clutch (on my 86 16v) ...here are the puzzling facts...
 
 -I adjusted the shift linkage so that I can easily select every gear with
 or without the clutch pedal depressed (when the engine is off, of
 course!). Now I started the engine and tried to select a
 gear...nothing...I could not put the tranny into any gear with the engine
 running!  I shut off the engine and was once again able to shift into any
 gear.  !?!?!?  What is going on here?!?
 -Next, I tried to start the car in first gear...no problem...only that I
 now couldn't get it out of first gear...I had to shut off the engine and
 was then able to shift out of gear.
 
 Ok...I know that the clutch was properly intalled and is functioning
 properly.  I can only think that the shift linkage must be out of
 alignment or something.  This is just very odd since I can shift through
 all gears while the engine is off, just not while it's running.  Has
 anyone ever had this experience before?  I just don't know what could be
 wrong...
 Any thoughts?  TIA
  >>

I just had the same problem w/ my car...I had a new clutch installed and the 
same thing happened...It, in my case, is either the shift linkage messed up 
or the clutch cable misadjusted...so check your clutch cable first...it might 
have too much slack

Stephen Mull
'86 8v Rocco Black
Seattle, WA

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