This is the all-too common 091-1 transmission failure of the 3rd/4th gear hub. I have it documented with pictures at http://volksweb.relitech.com/091trans.htm Time for a rebuild, I'm afraid. TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com 85 Vanagon Crew Cab 82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion 65 Notchback > -----Original Message----- > From: Maurizio Penna [SMTP:pennam@HOTMAIL.COM] > Sent: Friday, October 08, 1999 8:57 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Blown Transmission? > > Hello, > > The 4-speed manual transmission in my 86 Vanagon is acting up: > > Initially, the gear box was getting stuck into 3rd or 4th, then it started > grinding while engaging 3rd and 4th gear. > > I drained the oil from the transmission and found lots of metal on the > drain > plug and in the oil. (The oil had been changed 30,000 km ago) > I then flushed the tranny with 3 liters of 80W90 and filled it with > DuraLube > and synthetic 80W90. > > Although the transmission now works very smoothly, there still appears to > be > no syncro for 3rd & 4th gear. > > When the engine is not running, all gears engage very easily and smoothly > so > I don't think it is a shift-linkage adjustment problem. > > I checked the clutch hydraulic system and everything appears to be working > - > (smooth operation and full clutch release). > > Is this a common problem at just under 100,000 km (60,000 mi) ? > > If you have any suggestions please cc me on this e-mail account as I am > unfortunately unable to be part of the list. > > Thanks, > > M.Penna > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com |
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