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Question.... > I can not get my shifter adjusted. I put a new shift bushing and shift coupler and this xxx thing still won't work. Some times it won't go in 3ed and after adjusting it won't stay in 4th When I down shift from 3ed to 2ed it likes to go in reverse. Help   Shiftless

Answer.... > The problem might not be with the shifter but with the transmission. Before wasting any more time, I would suggest removing the shift shaft from the transmission and have a buddy shift the transmission with some vice grips attached to the shift shaft where it comes out of the nose cone (see #63 on page -> http://www.1800vw.bizhosting.com/0.tran.sa.htm ) Just make sure it goes in all gears and does not pop of gear when you accelerate & decelerate. If this checks out ok then the problem is as you suspected " in the shifter "
When the transmission is in natural the shifter should be straight up and down. If your jumping out of 2ed & 4th then move the shifter forward so the shift shaft pulls further forwards out of the nose cone.
Move the shifter towards the rear if you jumping out of 1st & 3ed.
Remember the reverse lock out plate installed w/large curved ramp Up & on Right.
Ever now and then the shift shaft (hockey stick) #63 will get bent. When the nose cone is removed the inside portion of the hockey stick should be parallel to the gasket surface.   Vic

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