Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
Subject:Re: 84 Westy std. trans
From:Thomas D. Hanlon
Date:Mon, 13 May 2002 16:59:41 -0700

Jeff,

Along with Dennis' information, you may consider querying AATrans Axle at aatransaxel.com or aatransaxel@juno.com.
Darrell does fine work at a fair price.

Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Westfalia

Jeff Engel wrote:

> Am getting a constant grind every time i shift from first to
> second gear.(double clutching doesn't help). Wastold by local VW dealerships in Winnipeg its most likely my first to
> second synchronizer ring. I found someone locally that says
> he can overhaul it but we both are unsure of where to find an
> overhaul kit.Am worried that once the trans is all apart buying pieces one by one from the dealer could get very
> expensive.Am possibly considering buying a rebuilt unit or
> trying to find a good used. Any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank's from Jeff in Winnipeg