OK hears the story.  On 05/09/98 the PO had a remanufactured transaxle
installed in flagstaff AZ.  The transaxle was from German Transaxle of
America, Inc. 61560 American Lane, Bend OR.  Two year warranty and filled
with GL-4 gear oil.  Vehicle was driven to Wisconsin where it was used and
eventually sold to next owner three months later.  (I am the neighbor of
that owner)

Well this owner, although in love with the camper was not mechanically
inclined and things went downhill quickly.  After numerous problems she
finally killed the engine by running it out of water (I think it had a
leaky hose).  Well to make a long story shorter it sat in the driveway for
a year and a half until this spring when she needed another vehicle and
found it wasn't worth much if it didn't run.  I made a attractive offer
under the circumstances and ended up with it.

I quickly found that it indeed died a tragic heat related death ( when i
took off the valve cover I found what appeared to be plastic melted around
the cam, that turns out to be some kind of oil splash guard).  After some
apprehension I made the jump and went from diesel to a 1.8L gas which  is
now sweetly humming inside.  In the process (thank you archives and vanagon
related web sites) I learned that the diesel transaxle is geared toooooooo
low and I should find a gas transaxle.  Well that is what I did.  As a
result I have a good used transaxle for sale.

Here it is:
Trans# 19573, Serial # DM21091, this is a remanufactured unit from German
Transaxle of America, Inc. in Bend OR.  I had less than 4,000 miles on it
when PO killed engine.  No known transmission problems during previous
owners use.  Does not include diesel bell housing, as I used it for current
gas engine.  Have gas bell housing should you want it.  Originally bought
for 980.00 in 1998 by PO, have original documentation.  (note, currently
drained, magnetic drain plug was very clean with no significant particle
accumulation.)

Asking $500 US  or best offer,  will box, shipping extra and per direction
of buyer.  Pickup possible if your near.  Green Bay WI.

Any questions, comments offers, reply to Rich@Propsom.Net