> crazy idea, but i know on older cars, the brakes were adjusted by braking > and reversing. But this was in an old pinto that we salvaged for a race > car thing. We put the brakes on backwards and couldn't figure out how to > keep the brakes from rubbing. Talked to some mechanics, and sure enough, > they were on the wrong way! > just an idea > later > matthew > > -----Original Message----- > From: madsen [SMTP:madsen@HOME.COM] > Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 1998 9:30 PM > To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: reverse coast lock-up!! > > Hi y'all > > I have a peculiar symptom on the '87GL 2WD while coasting in reverse I'd > like some light shed upon. > > Scenario: Clutch disengaged, shift to reverse, clutch engaged, driving in > reverse, clutch disengaged (no brakes, in attempt to coast backwards), > REAR > TIRES LOCK UP!! > > Now, to me this sounds like a gearbox problem. At first I thought it may > be > the rear brakes locking up, but I doubt it very much. I find the gear > shifter a little stiff in attempting to shift to neutral after the > occourance. Could it be the diffs? As long as I keep the engine engaged > to > the gearbox it operates normally in reverse. But as soon as I push the > clutch in, WHAMMO! All the forward gears shift like a dream. > > Any input will be appreciated, > > Ken |
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