Date:         Sun, 27 May 2001 15:01:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Mark Whitters <mark5160@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Whitters <mark5160@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Transaxle problem 88 Vanagon automatic
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I have an 88 Vanagon GL 116,000 miles with a 3 speed
automatic transmission. Recently the transmission was
replaced with a used one along with a brand new
differential. The van worked great for about 2 weeks
of local driving. When I returned form a 2 hr drive
yesterday I am experiencing a problem when I put the
van in reverse. There is resistance , as if the
parking brake was on, which requires me to apply allot
of throttle to get the van to move backwards. When I
let off of the throttle the van comes to a stop form
the resistence, again as if the brakes were applied.
The transmission fluid level is fine and I can feel it
loading up when I put the gear selector into reverse.
It doesn't feel like the trans is slipping, just allot
of resistance coming from somewhere in the transaxle.
I would appreciate any suggestions or advice.

Mark


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