Check transmission fluid.  Drain and change if it hasnt been done in a
while.  If drain plug looks like a Christmas tree then your van needs the
present of a rebuilt tranny :-)

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
On Oct 24, 2012 1:13 AM, "Steve" <loudmouth_70@yahoo.com> wrote:

> New 'rrrrrrrring' sound in my 82 1.9na diesel 4 speed vanagon.  Looked
> over the engine for any smoking parts, thought maybe something might have
> been rubbing on something.  Nothing at an idle.  Not noticeable in 1st
> gear, mostly hear in 2nd and still present in 3rd and 4th, but mostly 2nd.
> it's a deep whine/rrrrring sound. It's strong and consistent, maybe it
> fades in 3rd and 4th as the engine/road noise increase?   Nothing
> noticeable at this point with the transmission and i can't tell that
> there's a loss of power, don't have much to lose!  definite rrrrrring sound
> though.  any ideas on where to start looking around?
>
>
> thanks, Steve
>
> 82 Diesel 1.9 NA
> Seattle, WA
>