Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:14:24 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into
3rd or 4th
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Most likely you are experiencing the dreaded cracked 3-4 slider hub. If so
you are looking at a complete overhaul. If you can't find someone competent
to do the full job have some remove the box and have it sent to one of the
tranny specialists from the list. Beware of shops that say they can handle
it without some references. A number of chains have sent me the busted
pieces in numerous boxes to get them back together again.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Paul Smith
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 9:00 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or
4th
I have a 1989 Vanagon (Westy) GL, 4 speed manual transmission. Recently
while driving, leaving a stop light going to shift from 2nd to 3rd the
transmission would not go into 3rd gear, or 4th. I got my wife to move the
shift as I was underneath peering up at the working of the linkage. When the
shift lever is pushed over towards the right (passenger side) to shift into
3rd/4th the shaft back at the transmission moves out but it will not rotate.
I notice for 1st/2nd it moves in and then rotates
clockwise/counter-clockwise depending on the gear selected. Reverse still
works also, although it seems a bit stiff. To my untrained eye the shift
linkage appears to be working correctly. I do routinely crawl underneath and
grease the shift linkage at the front, the bearings, and the rear fittings -
everything looks about as I recall, but I wasn't looking at a problem when
applying the grease.
I think the problem may be internal and that's where I run into a problem.
I do not have a place, the tools, or the time to drop and repair a
transmission (I managed a water pump replacement, and the usual regular
maintenance). I live in Beaufort, SC and the two repair shops near me that
are listed at The RoadHaus have both recently closed (one in Charleston, one
in Hilton Head). The nearest now looks to be Wolfsburg Tech in Macon, GA.
Two questions:
Any thoughts on what more to look at external to the transmission?
Any recommendations on repair shops and/or mechanics in the area (basically
Savannah to Charleston or points inland)?
Thanks to all for any information.
Cheers - Paul Smith
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