Popping out of 4th gear is usually an indication of a worn main roller
bearing or the gear carrier housing is shot. Worn hub or ring teeth can add
to the problem but most likely a rebuild is in order.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Meeks
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2012 7:59 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Manual Trans question

Hey list folks,

I got an email from a guy in South Africa with a  '90 Syncro. He asks: ' A
problem popped up that I do not know how to deal with. While driving on
highways the gearbox pops out of fourth gear.  Is this something that will
have to go in to a (very expensive) workshop and rebuild exercise. That
said, I live in South Africa where spares for these vehicles are
non-existent.'.

Any ideas to address this issue?

John Meeks
'91 Vanagon MV Phoenix
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
www.vanagonauts.com