First off I want to thank everyone for help with my earlier questions!
Without your support I'd be lost!

But now I have a new problem.  I removed the engine/trans from my '80
Westy to rebuild the engine.  Upon separating the trans from the engine,
the mainshaft came out.  I searched the archives and found no reference
to this problem.  I've been told it's probably a broken snapring.

My questions are:

Is this an indication of a larger problem?

I've been quoted $120 to replace the snapring, is that fair?

Could a novice do this job?

I considered locating a used trans but, I can't find one at any of the
local yards (I'm around Indianapolis, IN and Vanagons are rare).

Any information would be helpful.

Gary

'80 Westy (in need of some TLC)

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