Correct, there is no PM for the tranny problem.
There is however tons of PM for the rest of the Vanagon.

If you don't want to buy a Bentley, that's your choice.
The point is, the Bentley is an excellent reference, much better than
the list for many things.

Ignorance will only cost you time, money and heartache.

If you need to get the last word in this watered-down peeing match, feel
free.
For me, I'm done.

-----Original Message-----
From: george jannini [mailto:georgejoann@juno.com]
Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 10:31 AM
To: pdooley@gte.net
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: timing belt

<< The shop manual is no good when you have the problem.  Read it ahead
of time, do the preventative maintenance and enjoy your
free time how you see fit. >>

   There is no preventative maintenance for badly designed components
like the slider hub in most of the 049 transmission.

     George
     '89 WesTiico, Wernher