Thanks Loren, yet another expense I have to look forward to in the future. I had no idea all Vanagon trannies were subject to this gear failure. Fun, fun, Bryan in NJ Bryan Belman, Pt Pleasant, NJ 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp Rebuilding 82 Diesel Weekender from my old rusty 82 Westy 1.9NA 90 Audi 200, 2.2L Turbo FWD 70 Type 1 stock Beetle