Got to drive my buggy through all 4 gears for the first time since new eng/trans combo. Trans make VERY LOUD whining noise in 3rd and 4th gears under load. I'm assuming i have a bearing concern and i'm thinking 3rd and 4th share a shaft maybe? This is vanagon 6rib. Any help is greatly apreciated.

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Yes, 3rd and 4th share a shaft and yes it would be a bearing. Tear down time. Do it now before it gets expensive.

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Mine was doing the same thing. I was hoping I could wait until next year to rebuild but I did not make it. My tranny gave up at D&K. I wonder how much damage I did when I blew up my tranny..

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I got another trans. thanks tb. I think i'll use the noisy one to learn and build. Super diff and maybe different gearing after i see how i like stock gearing. I'd like to learn the ins and outs of these myself. I have access to many tools and i'm capable just need a manual(any sugestions apreciated) and a list of things that should be absolutely upgraded while in there. Thanks everyone. Tony

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Turbocharged Ecotec,vanogon midshift,Berrien WoodsBuggy wagon.

In the past when I had 3rd or 4th hard to deal with, the pinion bearing was going out ,subsequently the r&p went out.The shafts share bearings and if they are mis aligned THE TEETH ARE MIS ALIGNED and you have trouble.You are very right about your bearings.

I usually add a wide flange pinion nut,hand pack 1st, and install thrust plate if all else is good.

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