Mine has that distinctive AT 1st gear whine since I bought it. Nothing wrong
in 76,000 km miles works just fine.

I have heard this on other Vanagons with A/T as well. Actually it's one of
those distinctive mechanical sounds I like...

Scott
'91 Vanagon DDoor GL

> >  I've had 2 vanagons with auto trannies. Neither exibited a 1st gear
> >  whine.