Did it just suddenly die or has it been slipping for a while? Sounds
like the forward clutch is not engaging. Could be a hydraulic problem or
the clutches have failed. Either way, the trans needs to be overhauled.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Rico Dagastino
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 10:01 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Transmission Problem

I am having a problem with an 84 Vanagon GL.  It will not move forward
when
put in any forward gear selection.  It operates well in reverse gear.
Is there
a set of circumstances regarding a failure of the torque converter which
would allow this to happen.  Any advice would be appreciated.   Thanks,
Rico