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Subject:Re: Diesel Vanagon questions
From:Hotch
Date:Wed, 06 Nov 1996 09:40:05 -0500

j g shepard wrote:
> 
> I'm going to look at an 82 diesel this weekend. It has a new engine and
> the trans is stuck in 4th gear. Is anyone willing to take a guess what
> the problem is? The guy wants $800 for it. It sounds worth it. Should I
> go for it?
> 
> Justin
> 88 Wolfsburg

The PO of my 86GL had the trans stuck in 3rd.  Sent it to the shop where
they rebuilt the trans, replacing 3rd & 4th.  Cost just under $1K.   

Think about it.
-- 
Hotch
86GL 122.5K
hotch@netaxs.com