Most likely the 3/4 slider hub has failed...Most I take apart have either cracks or hub pieces that fall off on didassembly..Rebuild time.. Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) 1-877-377-0773 toll free 425-788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy WBXTurbo ----- Original Message ----- From: "River Clan" <ri@RIVERCLAN.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 9:54 PM Subject: 3rd & 4th Missing
> The Blue Pearl wouldn't go into 3/4 today. Was lucky enough to get > her over to a friends shop in 2nd. Thought the linkage was stuck, but > alas... it appears to be at the transaxle. > > My friend thinks it's a broken arm. We tear it apart tomorrow. > > What's the list diagnosis? > > Thanks! > > Ri > 87 Westy Tiico > |
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