Date:         Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:07:03 -0600
Reply-To:     "Weibel, Pius" <weibel@ISGS.UIUC.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Weibel, Pius" <weibel@ISGS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject:      transmission rebuilding--how difficult?
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Hi,

I have an 85 westy with a standard tranny that works great in 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd gears.  The 4th gear is the problem.  Usually I can shift into
4th without a hitch, getting out can be a problem.  I have found out
that as long the vanagon is moving I can downshift or at least get it
into neutral. I have learned to never stop the van with the tranny in
4th gear-it gets stuck in 4th gear!!

 Occasionally, it seems like I cannot find any gear.   It seems obvious
that the tranny should be replaced or rebuilt.  Question:  How difficult
is it for the home-grown mechanic to rebuild this tranny?  I have access
to a real lift (whew!) and lots of the usual tools.  Do I need any
special tools or measuring devices?

 

 

Pius Weibel       (I'm new to the list-Pius is my middle name, for the
curious)

85 Westy

Champaign IL