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dsmcq4242
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:55 pm    Post subject: '83 Rabbit Convertible transmission Reply with quote

I'm having a real problem with the 5-speed transmission in my '83 Rabbit Convertible. It's very difficult to get it into first from a stop. Always goes into third instead. Otherwise, it works perfectly. Any advice?
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 7:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Replace all the bushings in linkage and adjust. It is a fairly simple job.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ps2375 wrote:
Replace all the bushings in linkage and adjust. It is a fairly simple job.


How-to guides:
http://cabby-info.com/Files/ShifterLinkageDiagram.pdf
http://www.cabby-info.com/Files/AdjustingShiftLinkages.pdf
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