Hi folks, been away from the Board for a while. I'm sure I was missed! (Yeah right!)

Anyway, as usual life has been keeping me busy, maintaining my own cars and a few for other people as well as doing a major restoration on my 1970 VW bus. The projects never end do they?

Today, we had an unfortunate death in the family: my brother's 1987 245 lost the transmission. It was being driven back from Boston on I-90, and apparently ate up the M47. I haven't had my hands on it yet but from the description, it's all done.

It was driving along in 5th at highway speeds when she felt a shudder, grinding, loss of power. Downshifted to 4th and that went away and worked ok... til she got to a toll booth. Then there were no gears except 4th!!! Reportedly a "Bad smell" too though maybe it's coincidence. The shaking could have loosened up something else.

Anyway it's coming back to my house sometime this morning and I'll get my hands on it. It has had a bit of a crunchy 3rd gear since I picked it up for him. We never did anything for it except to adjust the clutch. It does have around 300K on it, so it's not like it didn't lead a full life.

Anyone with a spare M47 kicking around, especially in New England or maybe NY/NJ please call or email me. myvwsgotme@snet.net or (860) 912 6882.

Thanks folks and keep em rolling!
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::: Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: 92 244 ::: 90 745GL ::: 90 745T ::: 84 242DL ::: 90 745T Parts ::: Used to have : 86 244DL, 87 244DL, 91 244, 88 244GL, 88 744GLE, 82 245T, 86 244DL, 87 244DL, 88 245DL, 89 244DL!