Look frrst for bad/loose CVs, loose or worn wheels/hubs, or something else
loose and moving around. Even check engine tranny mounts and the exhaust.

Dennis

>From: pepperd <heymrpep@YAHOO.COM>
>Reply-To: pepperd <heymrpep@YAHOO.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: transmission toasted?
>Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:07:30 -0700
>
>i have been getting a banging noise when i decelerate in gear, that seems
>to be a lot less when i give the van a bit more gas.  i have no grinding,
>and no problem at all going between gears.  all shifting is smooth and
>there is no hesitation at all.  but, as said, a bang bang bang occurs every
>now and then while in gear.  it is not a constant, as it seems to occur
>more later in the day after some use than at first start up.
>any ideas as to for what i should be looking?   bearing or gear on the way
>out? oil level low?
>
>help appreciated
>
>don p
>84 westy 1.9 MT
>carolina, ri
>
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