In neutral, there is enough internal drag to also turn the output shafts if
there is no resistance as is the case with a broken CV.  Manual
transmissions will do the same.  This is why most automatics can not be
towed as there is no oil circulation to cool/lubricate the parts that are
rubbing.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Jed Thompson <sk8487@EMAIL.MSN.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, May 05, 1999 3:09 AM
Subject: my clunk

>Ok I had a chance to really see what was going on tonight here's the
>deal......
>
>The outer CV joint on the right side is completly fubar (what a mess)....
>BUT, when I have the van in neutral the driveshaft is still turning on the
>right (broken) side... something still doesnt seem right here... I just
>don't see the drive and the cv going at the same time ya know? not to
metion
>the tranny was recently resealed.
>
>Jed Thompson
>80 westy (recently named "Klunk")
>sk8487@msn.com