On Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 6:00 PM, David Cohen <Mtbdavid2@aol.com> wrote: > Hi, > I recently purchased a 1990 Vanagon GL with manual transmission. Around > town and before the van heats up I can shift up and down to third without > grinding but as soon as I drive on the freeway for any amount of time and > then downshift or up shift into third it grinds. I assume it's because of > the heating up and thinning of the gear oil and a bad 3rd gear syncro. Is > this correct? I assume I am looking at a full rebuild or replace with a > rebuilt 4spd tranny. Your help is appreciated. > > Thanks, > David (new owner of Vanagon and love it) > David, Welcome to the wonderful world of the Vanagon. Sadly changing tranny oil is something that many owners neglect. Before spending the big bucks on a rebuild, change the oil with some good synthetic gear oil. I like Redline MT-90. It will make a big improvement in shifting anb works much better in hot operating temps. To get an idea of the job see: http://www.vanagonauts.com/Changing-gearbox-oil101.htm Good luck and enjoy the Vanagon Oh and check out the Rescue Squad link below. John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm Radio Call:KC8ZFN |
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