Date:         Tue, 16 Dec 1997 10:27:23 -0800
Reply-To:     STEVEN G WACKER <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.sdsc.edu>
From:         STEVEN G WACKER <s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Home from the woods

>  After much thought, I think my VC is about 50 % dead. If it would
>  be engauging forward only, my guess to this would be that first gear
>  will turn the drive shaft faster than reverse, therefore have a
>better
>  chance of engaugement. In creaper gear my CV (forward) does not work
>  eather. Well the next question would be has anyone got there front
>  wheels to spin in creeper gear?
>                        Eric
>
Eric, I just went out to a steep (dirt) hill and confirmed that my VC is
indeed dead! I tried jacking up the front wheel and spinning it and it
turned with resistance, which according to Malcolm Holser means the VC is
good...not in this case.

And, yes, I have used "granny" many times and the front wheels have
power. I have also felt the front wheels engage when taking on-ramps at
speed. So I know that the system work very well when it works. Now to get
the VC replaced and get back on the road!

I will keep the list posted as to my progress.


Steve and Jo Ann Wacker
San Marcos, Ca.
90 Carat
86 Syncro