> crazy idea, but i know on older cars, the brakes were adjusted by braking
> and reversing. But this was in an old pinto that we salvaged for a race
> car thing.  We put the brakes on backwards and couldn't figure out how to
> keep the brakes from rubbing. Talked to some mechanics, and sure enough,
> they were on the wrong way!
> just an idea
> later
> matthew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: madsen [SMTP:madsen@HOME.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 1998 9:30 PM
> To:   vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      reverse coast lock-up!!
>
> Hi y'all
>
> I have a peculiar symptom on the '87GL 2WD while coasting in reverse I'd
> like some light shed upon.
>
> Scenario:  Clutch disengaged, shift to reverse, clutch engaged, driving in
> reverse, clutch disengaged (no brakes, in attempt to coast backwards),
> REAR
> TIRES LOCK UP!!
>
> Now, to me this sounds like a gearbox problem. At first I thought it may
> be
> the rear brakes locking up, but I doubt it very much. I find the gear
> shifter a little stiff in attempting to shift to neutral after the
> occourance.  Could it be the diffs? As long as I keep the engine engaged
> to
> the gearbox it operates normally in reverse. But as soon as I push the
> clutch in, WHAMMO! All the forward gears shift like a dream.
>
> Any input will be appreciated,
>
> Ken