Justin; My 86 got stuck in third also. I replaced the synchronizer 3rd/4th gear assembly (page.35.50) myself. Not easy but can be done. Needs some special tools which I borrowd from the dealer. Parts about $200. Good Luck Ken Lewis kdlewis@juno.com 86 VW crewcab 85 VW Vanagon GL 60 356 coupe On Wed, 6 Nov 1996 08:49:47 -0600 Hotch <hotch@netaxs.com> writes: >j g shepard wrote: >> >> I'm going to look at an 82 diesel this weekend. It has a new engine and >> the trans is stuck in 4th gear. Is anyone willing to take a guess what >> the problem is? The guy wants $800 for it. It sounds worth it. Should I >> go for it? >> >> Justin >> 88 Wolfsburg > > >The PO of my 86GL had the trans stuck in 3rd. Sent it to the shop >where >they rebuilt the trans, replacing 3rd & 4th. Cost just under $1K. > >Think about it. >-- >Hotch >86GL 122.5K >hotch@netaxs.com >
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