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It definitely sounds like one of your synchro rings is worn, causing the
sloppy downshifting. In the mean time you could always just
"double-clutch" it...
When in 3rd, depress the clutch pedal and put the stick in neutral.
Release the clutch pedal (equalizes transmission main shaft speed with the
speed of the flywheel, right?).
Depress the clutch pedal again and shift to 2nd (should be smooth).
Release the clutch pedal.
Try that!
-Doug
69 auto FI square (sold!)
73 FI fasty
98 NB
98 Enfield
douglas_brashear@mail.amsinc.com
To: type3@vwtype3.org
cc: (bcc: Douglas Brashear/AMS/AMSINC)
Subject: RE: [T3] problem downshifting
Why not?
>>>I don't remember exactly; too much load on the little engine?
I'm no longer sure.
Sounds to me like the synchro is out in his tranny and it needs a
rebuild.
>>>I agree.
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