Hi All, After further research it turns out my newly acquired 84 Vanagon's 4-speed had a loose, not bent, mainshaft. How it became loose, I'm not sure, but the PO had just put in a new clutch. The looseness tore up the tranny's oil seal, thus creating an oil leak that left a 'spot' everywhere the PO went and the PO sayz he parked it after that (the tranny is in the passenger area right now). Anyways I'll pose a second ?: is it uncommon for a 84's 4-speed mainshaft to become loose?? Thanks in advance. BTW, it came with a *factory* Vanagon service manual! 8-) Jon Christensen '56,58,71 Ghias,'56,67 Bugs,'59,'61,'63,'71 TII's,'87 Golf /V\ Membership Coordinator for the Vintage VW Club of America \W/ Co-Editor of the Vintage VW Club of America Newsletter vvwca@primenet.com Kansas City Kombis' NEATO Co-Representative
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