Shift linkage questions

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

the only alignment tool that I know of related to the clutch is the tool
you use to center the clutch disc when you install the flywheel.
That tool will not do shit to align the linkage.
There are only two places to adjust the linkage. The easiest to get to
is the plate under the shift boot. It's supposed to be adjusted so the
alignment holes line up, but can be moved side-to-side as a fine
adjustment mainly to set up first and second gear engagement relative to
the reverse lockout.
The other adjustment is a shaft clamp at the front end of the long shift
rod under the car that connects the shift lever to the box. Loosening
this allows both longitudinal and angular adjustment. Before you mess
with this, I'd suggest you get a real good idea how the shift linkage
works (especially how the push down reverse lockout works)
All the linkage can be removed easily from underneath the car without
removing anything else.
Dan

Wes Brockway wrote:
> 
> I spoke with Vince (?) at V.L. Enterprises and he told me he normally
> carries an alignment tool. Looks like I'm going to have to order it as I
> did NG following the Bentley.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: EUROROC II [mailto:flaatr@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2002 12:12 AM
> To: Wes Brockway; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: Shift linkage questions
> 
> I've never had a problem replacing any of the bushings except the
> bracket
> for the gear shift rod (center of the car between the linkage and
> shifter).
> 
> Alignment is another story. Anyone have a good procedure? I've always
> been
> able to do it by feel but it takes a while.
> 
> -Raffi
> 
> At 11:34 PM 2/27/2002 -0500, you wrote:
> 
> >Ok, I'm trying to get the linkage adjusted on my '87 16v. I found the
> >shift linkage bushings were very worn and replace the three right near
> the
> >downpipe. Several questions.
> >
> >What's the best way to get to the ones under the master cylinder? How
> >tricky is it getting the shift linkage adjusted? How critical is it? (I
> 
> >have the Bentley and am following it.) I've heard of an alignment tool.
> 
> >Anybody have experience with this item?
> >
> >There is a bushing on the main shift rod from the shifter, is there an
> >easy way to pull the rod completely and replace that bushing?
> >
> >Of course short of pulling the trans.
> >
> >Does any know of a dealer/distributor in the Louisville area that
> >carries
> >the Redline MTL? I checked at my local Autozone and they didn't have
> it.
> >
> >Finally, my main shifting problem is from 1st to 2nd. I actually have
> >to
> >move the shifter to the left a little to get it in 2nd. Is this a
> "normal"
> >problem and what's the fix?
> >
> >Thanks guys, I new to the list and am learning anew that misery loves
> >company.
> >
> >Wes Brockway
> 
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