Could just be your time. in 180K I've broken 4th gear twice with the stock engine. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of mike and shari Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 8:40 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Don't race Beetles!!!!
Today while getting onto the freeway in my '87 syncro a new beetle came up on my butt so I decided to rev out the 2.2 subie engine I converted it to a couple months ago. I was doing pretty good for awhile (downhill grade) untill I went to slam it into 4th but alas there was none. I had realized my worst fear and broke the 3/4 slider hub. I knew this day was coming as it has 165k on it, but it hurts a little more knowing that my impetuous nature just cost me $2500. Stupid beetles.....
Mike Garske '87 Syncaru (drydocked) |
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