Most  3rd gear syncro type problems stem from the 3rd/ 4th slider hub
starting to crack and wear the syncro prematurely. This is your wake up call
to the impending need for a rebuild. $995 exchange from me with a 3 yr
warranty. Holler if I can help.
Daryl of AA Transaxle
Duvall, WA. (Seattle area)
1-877-377-0773 toll free
425-788-4070
aatransaxle.com

Subject: My 84 has trouble shifting into 3rd gear

My 84 has trouble shifting into 3rd on occasion-likes to grind in for a half
a second (shifting at a low idle drive will
relieve this sympton most of the time). I am now in the habit of skipping
over 3rd and right into 4th .
 I was told that 3 out of 4 dentists recommended syncros for their patients
who chew transmissions. Is this most likely?

gary-Florida
84 Vanagon
72 baha