I doubt that this is the explanation. More likely the threaded stud that
holds the input shaft to it's mate has broken off. I don't think there
is a quick fix for this but maybe one of the list tranny experts will
speak up.

Mark

Darrell Boehler wrote:
>
> Hi Richard,
>     Piece of cake The syncro transaxle input shaft used in our vans is very
> similar to the bus 091 and 002 transaxle.  Since you have the engine pulled
> just drain the oil pull the  bellhousing, you will find about the  same
> setup. Circlip that hold the sleeve in place on the input shaft must have
> come loose and slid toward the engine during hard acceleration. (^_^)
> smile.....
>     If you  need a new bell housing gasket napa has bulk gasket material
> that works well if you want to make your own. You might consider installing
> a new input shaft seal.
> Darrell Boehler
> Makanda Illinois
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Richard Meissenheimer (by way of Derek Drew <drew@interport.net>)
> <bonnie_baker@TELUS.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 6:39 AM
> Subject: Euro-Trans: 91 Volkswagen Vanagon , Mechanical, input shaft
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> > 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon  2.1 L
> >
> > Trans:         Standard
> > Mileage:       202,000 kilometers
> > VIN:           WV2ZB0256MG009522
> >
> > Misc Data:     synchro
> > Affected Item: input shaft
> > Condition:     came out
> >
> > ____________________________________________________________
> >
> > I am replacing the engine in this vehicle. When I tried to
> > remove the engine, the input shaft came part way out of the
> > transaxle. I have rebuilt many air cooled transaxles and I
> > know that they have a two piece input shaft held together
> > by a stud and sleeve. Does this transaxle have the same set
> > up, and can I do the repair without taking the transaxle
> > out and completely apart? I have no manuals and there is no
> > dealer within 300 miles. Thanks in advance.
> >
> >
> > Richard Meissenheimer
> > bonnie_baker@telus.net
> > Technician/Shop Foreman
> > Lakeside Auto Sales
> > Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
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