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Old 10-06-2006, 05:58 PM   #1
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71 Super Shifting problems

I just got a 71 SB last night, and the shift coupler was trashed. I replaced that, did my best with the carburetor, and it runs. But I can't for the life of me find 3rd gear. or 4th. 1st to 2nd is easy, 2nd to 1st is tricky, and 3rd an d 4th are just...non existent. reverse is easy Are these trannies usually this loose? I can wriggle the shifter around in gear, as though i'm in neutral. This doesn't seem right, to me. I'm suspecting bushings. Where would I be able to buy replacement bushings, and how much are they? Could there be another problem??

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Re: 71 Super Shifting problems

Here's the first step.

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/De...m?ID=311711211

Other bushings and shifter parts are also available.
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Old 10-06-2006, 07:19 PM   #3
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Re: 71 Super Shifting problems

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the shift coupler was trashed. I replaced that, did my best with the carburetor, and it runs.

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Got the EMPI part with red urethane from BAP Import Parts. It helped tons, but didn't fix it.
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Re: 71 Super Shifting problems

try the nylon bushing for the shift rod in the tunnel
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Old 10-21-2006, 12:00 AM   #5
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Re: 71 Super Shifting problems

Did you check the plate under the shifter to see if it's in the right way? Old VW's should never die.
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