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scottssoccer
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:42 am    Post subject: transmission problem Reply with quote
Just my bug running again after about 15 years.I have some type of transmission problem,Sometimes i am able to find 1st and 2nd gear and other times 3 and 4th gear are where 1st and 2 nd should be located? Help!
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:34 pm    Post subject: Re: transmission problem Reply with quote
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Just my bug running again after about 15 years.I have some type of transmission problem,Sometimes i am able to find 1st and 2nd gear and other times 3 and 4th gear are where 1st and 2 nd should be located? Help!


Have you installed a new shift coupler?
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 2:39 am    Post subject: Re: transmission problem Reply with quote
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Have you installed a new shift coupler?


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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 3:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Check if the shift rod bushing and the shift rod coupler are worn.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I did take the shifter out put in a new carpet kit.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you.I took out the shift rod,there was nothing left of the bushing.I will order another bushing and coupler from jbugs tomorrow.
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