Thanks to all, including John, Angus, and especially Darryl (our discussion was very helpful), and to Mark and others on my previous post regarding transmission types vs codes, I appreciate the advice immensely. I am having the tranny rebuilt locally and (at least somewhat) professionally. New bearings/syncs, first gear, a 1-2 slider, seals, etc. all or most from Long Enterprises. This is not inexpensive by any means but tranny work is not something I would tackle in case anyone was thinking that I was thinking of doing it myself. Oh, and you guys convinced me that Redline MT-90 was the way to go. But I'm going to let them put in their whatever GL-4 and replace it after 500 miles. I'll try to go look at the open case tomorrow if I can, and will get the westy back sometime next week if all goes well. Someone mentioned flushing the tranny at fluid change, any recommendations with that? I have not done that before. --- On Mon, 3/16/09, AD Felder <dieseldoofus@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
From: AD Felder <dieseldoofus@YAHOO.COM> Subject: transmission rebuild To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, March 16, 2009, 9:50 PM
ok, at the risk of starting a fistfight, I am having my 4-speed 091 transaxle rebuilt. Any opinions on lubricant for this? I am not big on synthetics because they are not "backward compatible". This transaxle would not go into or stay in first gear. second gear holds great but getting there is sometimes a little "iffy". no other known problems, but what should I think about having done while the case is open that a rebuilder may not neccessarily do without asking? Is replacing 4th gear still an issue (popping out when worn)? special synch rings? anything special?
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