You have a bad Transmission....one of the shafts (or both) have  way too
much play and are actually binding it internally into 2 gears at once
most likely...A bad pinion bearing is the usual culprit...$995 exchange
for a rebuild with 3 yr warranty.
p-mail me if any other questions...
Daryl of AA Transaxle
Duvall, WA.(Seattle area)
(425) 788-4070
1-877-377-0773 toll free
http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site)
On Wed, 20 Sep 2000 13:04:57 -0700 midworld <midworld@HOTMAIL.COM>
writes:
> 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