| Subject: | Re: looking for explanation why shifting into third gear grinds when fluid warms up |
| From: | Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM> |
| Date: | Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:44:11 -0800 |
My previous '81 did the same thing. I was told it was a worn shift
linkage piece that was NLA for 80-82 vans. I recall Ken Wilford of
Vanagain recently manufactured something that may be this piece. But
what do I know? Look for this on his website: Shift Guide Boot for
80-82 Vanagon, part no. 251711167A. I am sure others will be more
helpful.
Melissa Mourkas
'84 Westy Honey Bee
Sacramento, CA
On Nov 9, 2009, at 6:12 PM, David Cohen wrote:
> Hi,
> Can someone explain why the Vanagon doesn't grind into third
> girl when
> cold, only after the car and fluid warms up? Is it do to the
> thinning of
> the gear oil when it warms up? I don't understand how this affects
> the
> synchromesh after the fluid warms up.
>
> Thanks,
> David
