I second that.  Have some look under the van while you put it in gear.  If
one the axles are spinning and the other isn't, then the spinning one is
your problem (with the CV joint)

Unless of course the axle came out of the transmission.

On Oct 27, 2017 6:22 PM, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Of the fast with no warning failures the usual suspects are the CV joints
> or an axle, the clutch disc center hub, and the input to main shaft
> coupling. Since you are getting knocking I would look at the CV
> joints/axles first.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of David Bohannan
> Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 5:00 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Shift but no go
>
> So it sounded like something “let go” power then nada and got a bit of a
> knocking noise when trying to get into gear.... anyone? Clutch feels fine-
> shift feels firm- but did a shaft break in there or something?!? Help!
>
> Dave
> 85 manual schtuck
>