Hey Daryl,
Thats encouraging and very many thanks again, nice to find someone who
really knows what they're talking about.

Cheers,

Clive
'88 Syncro Transgrinder

----- Original Message -----
From: "AA Transaxle" <aatransaxle@juno.com>
To: <clive.harman-smith@ntlworld.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 5:30 AM
Subject: Re: Syncro Gearbox synchromesh

> Clive...You probably would be better (cheaper) to find a local trans guy
> over there just due to the shipping & customs hassles. never done out of
> US or Canada before.
> You can set the diff backlash a little tighter during a rebuild and I
> typically do just for that reason. A new trans has to seem a bit tighter
> that the old stuff don't ya think...The backlash has to be a bit loose so
> oil can get between the ring/pinion to lubricate properly among other
> things. Good Luck & feel free to holler with any questions. Daryl
>
> On Tue, 22 Oct 2002 21:23:37 +0100 "Clive Smith"
> <clive.harman-smith@ntlworld.com> writes:
> > Daryl,
> >
> > Thanks very much for that informative email. I have stpped driving
> > it.
> > Does a rebuild normally include a rebuild of the diff too?  there
> > was a lot
> > 'play' somewhere in the transaxle before this happened exacerbating
> > 'shunting' when in lower gears running on a neutral throttle.
> > Another thing would be the cost of shipping UK and back!
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Clive
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "AA Transaxle" <aatransaxle@juno.com>
> > To: <clive.harman-smith@NTLWORLD.COM>
> > Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 5:48 PM
> > Subject: Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Clive, et al...Most likely the 3rd/4th "slider" hub has cracked
> > and is
> > > out of position starting a chain of events such as the 4th gear
> > grindng
> > > into the gear carrier housing and jamming or breaking a synchro
> > and
> > > causing the mainshaft to have too much endplay and trying to move
> > against
> > > another gear so name a few. The mainshaft bearing is directly
> > behind 4th
> > > gear so it collect the crud and goes bad quickly. The slider being
> > out of
> > > position puts the other shiftforks in a bind and can cause 1/2 to
> > hang
> > > up.
> > >  My advice is do not drive it.
> > > It will just cause you to spend more $$ when you have it rebuilt
> > and will
> > > leave you stranded as a sudden failure is usually the next step.
> > > $1795 is my cost for a rebuild with a 3 yr warranty ((required
> > > advertising content))
> > >
> > > Daryl of AA Transaxle
> > > Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
> > > (425) 788-4070
> > > 1-877-377-0773 (toll free)
> > > aatransaxle.com (web site)
> > >
> > > From:    Clive Smith <clive.harman-smith@NTLWORLD.COM>
> > > Subject: Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
> > >
> > > Tell me please anyone - is 3rd gear the synchromesh that usually
> > packs =
> > > up?
> > >
> > > Symptons:
> > > Initially, gearlever started to feel a bit strange, sort of
> > wobbles as I
> > > =
> > > push into 1st or reverse, as if the clutch is dragging (it isn't)
> > > A funny noise (plenty noises to start with) developed, like a
> > light =
> > > mushing waterfall noise, even in neutral idling.
> > > Later, can't get into 3rd without changing at exactly the right
> > revs or =
> > > double-de-clutching.
> > > 4th gear starts to feel a bit strange on the lever, doesn't jump
> > out but
> > > =
> > > lever makes me think it wants to .
> > > All the time, the swishing noise (like someone dropping a long
> > light =
> > > chain) gets more persistent and slightly louder.
> > >
> > > All comments appreciated, inclusing the extent of damage being
> > done by =
> > > any further driving.
> > >
> >
> >
>
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
> (425) 788-4070
> 1-877-377-0773 (toll free)
> aatransaxle.com (web site)
>