Most likely tranny rebuild time. Apply and release throttle while gently pushing the shifter forward in third gear. If shifter noticeably moves forward/back with change in throttle then main shaft roller bearing is worn/loose. Replacement or repair of gear carrier housing will be required.
Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Geneva Saint-Amour Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 11:00 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: jumps out of 4th gear... Culprit- 1985 Westfalia running a Bostig conversion (love it!).Timing- When running at 70+mph with a foot on the pedal.Frequency- Once every 50 miles.Diagnosis? Prognosis? Geneva and Mike Saint-Amour1985 Westfalia Bostig Ford 2.0 Ztec motor- "La Paradima"1968 VW Sedan- "Stealth Bug"1969 Karmann Ghia- Yellow, twin to a former drag racer1968 Manxish Turbo buggy, loves the sandFormerly BB's Project VW (an acre of air cooled parts for sale) |
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