Thanks, Doug.

How can I tell whether it's the clutch or the syncros?

Also, if the clutch is dragging, does that mean I need to replace the
clutch?

If it's the syncros, do I need to rebuild the tranny?

Thanks again.

--- Doug F <vanagon@astound.net> wrote:

> clutch dragging or worn syncros on the gears.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Lavery" <systems007@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 5:48 PM
> Subject: Manual transmission grinds when shifted into into 2nd, 3rd
> gears
>
>
> > Hello all!
> >
> > My Vanagon is making a grinding noise when shifted from 1st to 2nd
> > gear, or sometimes from 2nd to 3rd.  I don't know exactly where the
> > grinding is coming from, though I can feel the vibration through
> the
> > shifter.
> >
> > Any ideas on what's going on? Thanks in advance.
> >
> > John
>