Date:         Fri, 28 Dec 2001 10:00:57 -0600
Reply-To:     firefly1@INTOP.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Shawn Clark <firefly1@INTOP.NET>
Subject:      <UPDATE>Struck Transmission -84
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Volks:

First, thanks for the replys and all the info, I've received. Being new
to Vanagons, this has been an excellent resource already.

As a recap:  Found an 84 Westy.   Bad clutch slave cylinder led to
slamming into gear.  The tranny stuck.

Transmission:  The tranny "seems" to shift into all gears, even
reverse.  I had a friend row thru the gears and I watched the shift
linkage.  All seems well.  BUT the tranny is still stuck in one gear.
Is this the infamous 3/4 slider problem?  I remember hearing about the
ole aircooleds breaking inside the nosecone causing similar problems.
I'd love to hear about reputable transmission rebuilders (and warnings
about others).  I'm in Mississippi, so shipping could add significantly
to the cost.

Engine:  It cranked on the first turn of the engine.  BUT, It has a very
erratic idle.  1500RPMs down to 500 on about a 6 second cycle.  Possible
causes?  Vacuum leak, Idle stabilizer?

Also, any info/resources on Digijet trouble shooting would be
appreciated.  I'm fairly familiar with Bosch fuel injection systems.  I
even put a K-jetronic on my 1600DP in the 71. But, I can't seem to find
much on Digijet.

Sidebar:  I spoke to the owner via telephone.  I may be able to get an
even better price than the $800 quoted by the mechanic.  It seems Daddy
has sunk all the $ he is going to into this thing and wants to cut his
losses:-).

Thanks for all the help.

Shawn Clark
71 Westy 1.6 CIS
and maybe an 84 Westy soon.