[T3] WHY ISNT MY NOTCH RUNNING NOW!!!!!

[William McInerney]

Yeah, I am not getting down, as I know...based on life experience that I WILL figure this out. However, the thought has crossed my mind to trade for a late model automatic notch...as it would be instant mechanical gratification and it would be easy and simple. However, the earlys are just so much more stylish, IMHO, and I can't see myself enjoying the feel of a post 66. Therefore, I am screwed and need to be determined as I seriously have no choice;-) In addition, I cannot take anything away from my car as I really appreciate how it was restored and it NEEDS to stay that way. I got plenty of time....when is the next Invasion 6/2012....yeah...plenty.
 
> From: Bobsnotch at aol.com
> Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 14:52:23 -0500
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] WHY ISNT MY NOTCH RUNNING NOW!!!!!
> 
> 
> In a message dated 2/26/2011 12:16:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> jadney at vwtype3.org writes:
> 
> On 25 Feb 2011 at 11:31, William McInerney wrote:
> 
> > I am still hearing that boom sound when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd,
> > but I am actually forcing the downshift into second. However, when I
> > pay attention to my buddy downshift there is no sound as he allows the
> > tranny to gently drop into second...if that makes sense??? 
> 
> It occurs to me that maybe you have a broken motor mount somewhere. 
> If the drive train wasn't completely restrained, a hard downshift 
> might cause it to jump around and probably make some sort of noise.
> 
> Just a wild guess, but possibly worth checking out....
> 
> 
> 
> Jim, Bill has CP (IIRC), and "isn't even supposed to drive a MT car". ;^) 
> He has been teaching himself how to drive one though, and just needs 
> practice to get smooth. Bill, you might try using just 3 fingers to grab the 
> shifter (index, middle and thumb), and just glide it into place, as it shouldn't 
> require much more than that. On my own cars I know this is possible, 
> except for reverse which requires the downward pressure to over come the spring. 
> Don't get yourself down on this Bill, eventually you'll get it right, and 
> then it'll be more enjoyable. Keep up the good work. : ) 
> 
> Bob 65 Notch S with sunroof and IRS (Krusty)
> 71 Notch (Krunchy)
> 64 T-34 Ghia (Wolfie)
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