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Date:         Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:15:07 -0700
Reply-To:     HotelWestfalia <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         HotelWestfalia <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Suddenly nothing
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com>
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Larry, This description sounds more like something I got. Someone suggested if I may have the filter blocked. I don't know how much merit that may have. Zoltan

-----Original Message----- From: Larry Alofs Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 5:15 AM To: HotelWestfalia Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: Suddenly nothing

Here is one possibility: The front pump is driven by the small diameter rod that goes from the torque converter thru the center of the input/output shafts. If the splines inside the torque converter get stripped, that rod doesn't turn and without the pump, nothing happens. BTDT I don't know what would cause this to happen while driving tho. For me it was probably due to an error on my part, after an amateur rebuilding job. Had to have the torque converter rebuilt.

Loss of fluid pressure due to a blown internal seal also seems to be a possibility.

Good luck, Larry A.

On Sat, Jul 21, 2012 at 2:10 AM, HotelWestfalia <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > No, the CVs are fine. It must be something inside the transmission. > Zoltan > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: mark drillock > Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 1:55 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Suddenly nothing > > Most of the time when a Vanagon suddenly won't propel in any gear it is > because of a problem with a CV axle. Usually all the bolts back out on > one CV joint until the last 1 or 2 snap off. Look closely at the side > flanges of the tranny when it is in gear and engine running but won't > go. If either side flange is rotating then the problem is with an axle > on that side. > > Mark > > HotelWestfalia wrote: >> >> As I was driving my ‘85 A/T camper, suddenly it stopped pulling in any >> gear. I have never heard of such thing. Looked at the torque converter >> and it was running with the engine. Checked the ATF and it was nice and >> pink and full. Checked the linkages under the car and did not see >> anything amiss. >> >> Now, I’m wondering what it can be suddenly. There was no funny noise >> before it happened. >> >> Any great advice? >> >> Zoltan >> > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5143 - Release Date: 07/20/12

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