before a 2,500 mile trip there was no audible sound from the transaxle.
but after, there was, a sort of low moan in all gears. there was fresh oil
in the transaxle before the trip and, following the trip, a mechanic said
the oil was still up to snuff.  the transaxle has about 25,000 miles on it
and it took almost 10 years to register that many miles since this westy has
sat most of the past decade. when you start hearing such sounds, are we
looking at an inevitable breakdown or is it just, well, normal for that
mileage?  how many miles can one reasonable expect from an '82 transaxle?
one transmission rebuilder suggested starting with vw-brand synthetic oil to
see if that soothes the moan. or can one reasonably just live with it? any
thoughts appreciated. thanks. art mcginn, san fran