Yes,  it only does it when I'm in reverse.  I can role backwards all day and it does not happen = but if I have the van in reverse it happens when I press the = clutch in and I come to a stop like I hit a wall.
 
Cecil
----- Original Message -----
From: Justin B. Jensen
To: midworld
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, = 2000 1:44 PM
Subject: RE: Problem when = backing up

Sounds = like you have a brake hanging up.  Does this only happen in = reverse?
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.CO= M]On Behalf Of midworld
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 = 2:05 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COMSubject: Problem when backing up

All,
 
I'm having a = strange problem with my '83 vanagon.  When I'm backing up and I press the clutch in = the van come to a halt instead of continuing to role.  Is this a sign = that my transmission is getting ready to go or is this just something that is an = easy fix.  Thanks for any help.
 
Cecil