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Date:         Wed, 8 Mar 2000 21:38:34 EST
Reply-To:     Vwfraz@AOL.COM
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From:         John Frazier <Vwfraz@AOL.COM>
Subject:      automatic transmission woes
Comments: cc: Johnfraz@aol.com
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Hello to all: I am the sometimes happy owner of an 89 westy with a little
over 100k mi.. I always say I spend more time under it than inside it.  I am
starting to hear some strange sounds which I assume is from the auto trans.
Sort of a periodic vibration in tune with the engine. It only ocurrs when
moving ahead-even creeping ahead. It does not show up in neutral or when
moving in reverse. I dont see any slippage in normal driving. My guess so far
 is that the Final drive and torque converter should be ok.  Before I pull
the tranny  are there any helpful suggestions out there?  I did manage to
rebuild  one of these on my 69 fastback years ago and wonder whether used
transmissions, rebuild kits and other parts are available?
Any help gratefully appreciated.
John,Arlington, MA
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