You need the trans rebuilt. Teh Tiico's are notorious for vibrations &
rattles, but that has nothing to do with the tranny popping from 4th...Its
just a bad 4th gear or combination of things tired...$1095 exch for a
rebuild
Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
 Subject: Transmission repair options

 > The WurstFalia had a tiico engine put in a year ago.
> Since the engine went in the stick shift had a slight
> rattle. Over the last 6 months it pops out of 4th gear
> at 65-70 mph (after an hour of highway speed or so)
> unless I keep a hand on the stick. Engine revs like
> crazy, clutch in and it goes back into gear and runs
> again. Mechanic tightened the linkage between stick
> and transmission but that has not solved the problem.
>
> Do I need a new transmission, a rebuilt transmission,
> a new Vanagon.... ?
>
> If I have to get the transmission rebuilt can I
> increase the 4th gear so it runs at highway speeds at
> lower revs?
>
> I see tiico sell a 5 speed transmission, but it costs
> major bucks...  Any other options?
>
> Thomas
>
> WurstFalia 88 vanagon.
>
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