[Vwdiesel] Caddy keeps popping out of 5th gear

[Sandy Cameron]

At 10:48 PM 29/12/04 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>   I purchased a 82 VW pickup with a 5 speed. It runs great, but when I am
driving at highway speed it will start popping out of 5th gear.  It stays in
gear if I drive around 55 mph, but if get on a freeway at about 70 mph after
a short period of time it will start popping out.   I can get it stay in
gear if I hold it.  Then later after letting it sit a while it will again go
okay if I run it under 55 mph.   There is no unusual noise or vibration that
I notice.  Could this just be the linkage needs to be adjusted.  

WARNING ! ! !

This is usually an indication that the transmission lubricant is low, of the
wrong type, or otherwise deficient. Continued use without checking and
correcting will result in transmission meltdown. Suggest you park it until
you can determine the problem and correct it.

Sandy