More than likely the main pinion bearing is getting ready fail. It is
tranny time.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Terry Tan
Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 1:22 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Strange reverse gear problem

Hi,

I hope someone out there can shed some light to some strange problem I
am
getting from my 84 vanagon.   When I shift to reverse the vehicle moves
fine. However when I depress the clutch the wheels lock up like as
though I
stepped on the brakes.  Any idea what is happening ?
Thanks.

Terry