Well, it looks like the transmission in my 1987 syncro westy (van has 160,000 kms or about 100,000 miles on it) is going to need a rebuild. Since last night it slips out of 4th gear while you are driving. It is also easy to pull it out while under load and not using the clutch. 1st, 2nd and 3rd cannot be forced out of gear under load unless you use the clutch. I have checked the shift linkage and that appears okay. Is this the famed 3rd - 4th hub failure? Or something else? I will have to do the rebuild myself, don't have the money to send it out and get it fixed. This van is my only transportation right now so I want to start gathering all the parts and tools before I pull the transmission. Maybe I'll buy a cheap car to use in the interim. My questions are: - Is a syncro transmission more difficult or time consuming than the 2wd? - What parts should I order and replace? I heard that there is an aftermarket 3 - 4 hub available. - I live in western Canada, where do I get parts. Who sells this stuff? - What special tools should I order now, before I need them. Where do I order them? Sizes? - Is the Bentley the only resource available for the syncro transmission? I've invested a lot of time and money in this van so far, I guess I might as well stick with it. Thanks in advance Gary |
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