found it listed on the LiMBO want ads. ad sez ...

      VANAGON MANUAL TRANSMISSION (1/22/06)
      DESCRIPTION:

      4 speed transmission removed from 1990 Vanagon, includes
starter.

      $250.00

      CONTACT: Stephen Rose

      PHONE: 3399877033

now you know as much as i do. so if you're in the 339 area code area
(east central massachusetts)
or nearby and need/want a tranny, there ya go. :)

unca joel