VW T3 / T25 / Vanagon - 711 Shifter Upgrade - 5-speed Gear Lever Install

[@rodney2812]

James, I found your channel doing a search on the install of this exact product. You certainly took the guesswork out of this install for me. Thanks so much for your quality work and the sharing of your time and effort. All the best to you.

[@JamesAkers]

Thanks Rod, appreciate the message 👍

[@ncjunkgoian]

You absolute star! The part of the video where you show the movement of each section as you change gears has really helped me thanks.

[@mudbrik2805]

Very nice and glad t3 technique makes it available. Thank you

[@abnerfrost4116]

Fitted this in lockdown to my 5 speed.absolutely brilliant real gamechanger

[@JamesAkers]

I love it already.

[@wagontheroad]

Buen vídeo amigo Saludos desde España Las T3 son las mejores furgos del mundo 🚌🤙🏻

[@martindivall5301]

Hi James, another fantastic, informative video. We will add it to the file sections on The Knowledge Exchange page.

[@alexnerzhaveikin9523]

Hello ! You have a very interesting life! It can be seen that you are doing what you love! I wish you success in the further upgrade and super custom!)))

[@JamesAkers]

Thank you!

[@Italjohn]

Excellent 😀

[@JamesAkers]

Surprised you haven't got one yet 🤣

[@davewernham7071]

Brilliant video, I have just bought this shifter , haven’t fitted it yet .. your video makes it look 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@J.F.K.O]

that kit looks like one of the better ones out there great video :)

[@darraghkennedy4504]

Great videos James keep up the great work. Club80-90 members are very thankful for your very informative videos!

[@JamesAkers]

Thanks Darragh!

[@SCD-jy2xs]

James, another nice video. This was on my distant wish list but I may have to move it up now that I realize it is not a big deal to install.

[@MrUrlawyer]

A test drive would be nice

[@chrisspringett5465]

Nice video as always James!-Now to wait for them to get some stock!

[@alexnerzhaveikin9523]

Thanks for the quality video

[@DG_427]

My 1.6td 5 speed looks bit different, but this is still extremely helpful. Thank you a lot!

[@FhVW]

I hope I can fit something like this on my LT as well

[@broknsword23]

Now I need one too! Your thorough installation as well as the impressive engineering of this shifter are top notch! Greetings from Germany PS : next time get a sponsorship from the manufacturer and we all might get a 10% discount ;)

[@mrteroo8953]

Hello James, your videos and blog are an excellent resource. It all seems to stop suddenly in 2021? Doyou still have your T25?

[@toctoc9927]

Just wanted to let you know I discovered your channel some while ago and I absolutely love it :) You explain stuff very good and detailed and as I own the same car (well not the same model but also a T3) I can really relate :D Regarding this video: I was actually a bit shocked as I saw the price of the shifter, very expensive. Would you still say it's worth it?

[@JamesAkers]

Thanks for the kind words, really appreciated. For me, i'm intending to keep the van for life so want it to be the best it can be. I had a lot of trouble getting over to 1st/reverse, it actually made my elbow ache after a long drive. It is expensive, but you're paying for a huge amount of research and development, supporting a small business and getting an incredibly well engineered bit of kit. I wouldn't go back to the original setup.

[@briancashin7767]

That was a great video, really useful! Well done!

[@chill60dp]

Looking to fit this shifter to my Suby 2.5 / Subarugears set up ... thoughs on mods needed ...

[@jorglehrke3724]

Hallo James, Ein tolles Video,sehr informativ Wo bekomme ich so eine schalteinheit her Habe ein T3 mit 1,9 l mit 110 PS TDI 5 Gang Getriebe,mit dem Rückwärtsgang ist so ein Gedultsspiel,er ist drin oder nicht,dauert etwas Vorallem was kostet sowas Danke dir im vorraus Grüße aus dem Sauerland Jörg

[@HendrickS.Sibiya-xw8ky]

Thank you for the information. Much appreciated. Where to buy that gear lever?

[@mastersofelevation]

Oh no, now i really whan't one! Another great and straight forward video. Have you tried a shiftre with short throw adapter and can compare the two?

[@JamesAkers]

Haha, better start saving. 🤣 I have tried a short shift kit, it just made it even harder moving across to 1st/reverse so I took it off.

[@ScotNomad]

James. Is this still as good now as when you fitted it 3 years ago. they are now around £550 to buy and still require fitting. Thanks.

[@tonyoconnor3175]

A Brilliant video James. Thank you. Can I ask where I can get a set of new shift guides please? Looking forward to checking out any other videos you've done. Tony O'Connor

[@JamesAkers]

Thanks Tony. I got mine from Brickwerks (made by 025 Motorsport) but it looks like they're out of stock at the moment. If you search for the part number 251711173C the standard ones are available from other places.

[@tonyoconnor3175]

@@JamesAkers Thanks James, you're a top man. I'm going to replace the guides for now, but will do the full upgrade soon as I can. D'you know anyone in the Merseyside area/North West who can do it for me mate?

[@petercuijpers5342]

Wat voor boek voor reparaties gebruik jij James

[@ChadanythingVW]

Howzit I need one please in South Africa Pretoria

[@niwsaegnal]

Hi James. I Love your video's. They are very helpfull. Thank you for that. Question: is there any particular reason why you do not put some grease on the friction parts in the box? Cheers!

[@markhpluygers2226]

Guys.... you MUST have the clutch fully disengaged BEFORE you start (m)any stationary gear shifts. Think of the internals of your gearbox!.... something could well get broken in there!!!.. . De-clutch (use a stick), fit the kit and when you are finished, off you go. The 094 isn't a kid's toy sturing gears. Great Kit, I want one!

[@wikkidklown]

What's up with your shift box? It looks like it's been altered/upgraded from stock. Or is that just how 5 speed are. I've got a 91 4 speed and mine looks nothing like yours

[@__Nils__78]

Hi James, what a fantastic item, does it also Fit to the late Diesel Model with the higher tunnel? Greetings from Germany, Nils. 😃

[@JamesAkers]

Yes, it fits both Petrol and Diesel models!

[@__Nils__78]

@@JamesAkers Perfect, This is what I wanted to Hear. 😃 Thank‘s mate for your quick answer. 👍🏻

[@thebeardedsprinter1580]

Hi James what manual are you using.

[@JamesAkers]

it's the Bentley Workshop Manual. you can download a PDF version here: vwt25.blog/files/

[@stg7497]

next step shoukd be to develope a cable control shifting for the gearbox linkage and this shifter. than would be perfect. and of course a theft lock integrated in this box

[@willbarber1358]

Where did you purchase the new aluminum guides? I cannot find them anywhere

[@JamesAkers]

Here you go: brickwerks.co.uk/product/gear-lever-guide-t3-5-speed-billet-pair/

[@denverflowers8265]

Hi how can i get the shifter upgrade for my 5 speed t3 im from South Africa

[@type2523]

Is it possible to fit a stock gear knob on it ?

[@JamesAkers]

Yep, 14mm the same as stock.

[@joezupp4968]

Where do you source a 5 speed for a T25?? I'm in the states and can't find one here. My son has a right hand drive T25 with a 1.7L diesel and I'm trying to find a 5 speed for it. It has a top speed of 110kph, in trying to increase it some nature lifting it and doing larger tires.

[@zampiericlaudio1868]

Hi I have vw t3 1.6td with 5 gear box model 3h It's possible adapted?? 🤔

[@mudbrik2805]

Has this shifter been fitted to Subarugears transmission?

[@antonym7704]

Hi James, one question about this shifter did you have to pay import taxes from America?

[@JamesAkers]

Hi Antony, no it's made in the UK.

[@kailuafrog]

Awww, pushing on that rod is sooo hard :-) :-) :-) Nice video though

[@JamesAkers]

🤣

[@aubreyoupa4882]

Hi James how much that gear link coast I'm from South Africa we don't have spares for the T2 and T3 and gear boxes our gearboxes they grind gears and get broken quickly if you can help us because we love our T2 and T3 thanks you very much

[@cobuscloete3812]

hu James , im from Namibia. Need a supplier contact please.