Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 06:43:06 -0800
Reply-To: Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: Euro-Trans: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon , Mechanical, input shaft
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I doubt that this is the explanation. More likely the threaded stud that
holds the input shaft to it's mate has broken off. I don't think there
is a quick fix for this but maybe one of the list tranny experts will
speak up.
Mark
Darrell Boehler wrote:
>
> Hi Richard,
> Piece of cake The syncro transaxle input shaft used in our vans is very
> similar to the bus 091 and 002 transaxle. Since you have the engine pulled
> just drain the oil pull the bellhousing, you will find about the same
> setup. Circlip that hold the sleeve in place on the input shaft must have
> come loose and slid toward the engine during hard acceleration. (^_^)
> smile.....
> If you need a new bell housing gasket napa has bulk gasket material
> that works well if you want to make your own. You might consider installing
> a new input shaft seal.
> Darrell Boehler
> Makanda Illinois
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew <drew@interport.net>)
> <bonnie_baker@TELUS.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 6:39 AM
> Subject: Euro-Trans: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon , Mechanical, input shaft
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> > 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon 2.1 L
> >
> > Trans: Standard
> > Mileage: 202,000 kilometers
> > VIN: WV2ZB0256MG009522
> >
> > Misc Data: synchro
> > Affected Item: input shaft
> > Condition: came out
> >
> > ____________________________________________________________
> >
> > I am replacing the engine in this vehicle. When I tried to
> > remove the engine, the input shaft came part way out of the
> > transaxle. I have rebuilt many air cooled transaxles and I
> > know that they have a two piece input shaft held together
> > by a stud and sleeve. Does this transaxle have the same set
> > up, and can I do the repair without taking the transaxle
> > out and completely apart? I have no manuals and there is no
> > dealer within 300 miles. Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> > Richard Meissenheimer
> > bonnie_baker@telus.net
> > Technician/Shop Foreman
> > Lakeside Auto Sales
> > Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
> >
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