For what its worth, my 84 westy 3-4 gear hub calved @approx 100 000 miles.
Had it re-built a year ago, so far so good.

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Bissell [mailto:lbissell@SLONET.ORG]
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 6:44 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 3rd---->4th gear...Vanagon tranny

I understand that a flaw exists in a specific part of the vanagon tranny
between 3rd and 4th gears. Could anyone give me advice on about what
mileage this part malfunctions.

regards,

LL Bissell