First check is to ensure you didn't just break a CV joint or drive axle.
Beyond that the transmission is coming out. Possible the input shaft or even
the clutch hub separated. As for how long you can keep it going that is a
financial limitation, not a human limitation.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Eddie Nelson
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 11:15 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Dead tranny

I have an 89 2.1L GL, and while driving home from work I heard a clunk and
the car wouldn't go. Clutch worked just fine, just no drive. Could it be a
busted joint that spins and makes a clicking noise.
I have had this van longer than any car in my life, and I want to keep it
going as long as humanly possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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