I've used synthetic for the past four years in my '84's tranny. I thought
it important in Minnesota as the Van is started @ -0� temperatures for
almost 6 months!

There is only one oil to use, it's called REDLINE MLT. It is simply the
best for the gears, bearings and syncros. In my neck of the woods a quart
will cost $7.50, and I think it holds 3.2 quarts? That means you buy
four...

Nothing but good luck, as I know the "double clutch shuffle" myself.

AB

"JOHNSON,DAVID (HP-Vancouver,ex1)" wrote:

> Hi all;
>
> Thanks for the discussion on accessing the tranny fill port,
> tools for the job, etc.
>
> On my recently acquired '89 vanagon GL, I've got that 2nd gear
> grinding when shifting issue when the van is cold.  No problems
> when things warm up in five minutes or so of driving.  I'm told
> that synthetic oil can reduce the severity of my cold shifting
> issue and my push out my impending tranny rebuild.
>
> Any recommendations, which brand of synth. tranny oil works well, etc.
>
> By the way,  my other two past vanagons had a similar problem -- getting
> really good at double clutching...
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave
> Portland, OR