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Subject:90 Vanagon trans 3rd gear grinding
From:Don Erbel
Date:Sun, 30 Aug 1998 20:03:11 EDT

My 1990 Multivan Vanagon grinds when shifting into 3rd gear.
It will grind when it is warmed up and has been driven on the
highway for a bit.  It does not happen every time.  The problem
turned up this summer when I drove it up from sea level to
abotu 5-7000 feet, but it persists still at sea level (if this has
anything to do with it starting off suddenly).  I have about 88lk
on the Vanagon and it has been well taken care of.

One suggestion I had and tried was to bleed the clutch
to expel the air in the line.  I tried this but it still grinds.

Anyone else having a problem of this sort?  Or better
yet suggestions on the cause?

Thanks in advance for whatever help you might supply!

Don Erbel
dherbel@aol.com

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