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Date:         Thu, 3 Dec 1998 00:29:48 -0500
Reply-To:     madsen <madsen@HOME.COM>
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From:         madsen <madsen@HOME.COM>
Subject:      reverse coast lock-up!!
Comments: To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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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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