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Date:         Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:45:08 -0500
Reply-To:     clerkin <clerkin@STUDENTS.UIUC.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         clerkin <clerkin@STUDENTS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Jumpy Trans
Comments: To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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So do you think it is OK to let it go, or should it be looked into? Can you replace the seals without tearing everything apart?

Thanks, Patrick

>===== Original Message From Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> ===== >My transmission has the exact same symptoms. It will shudder when cold - but be >okay when the van is warm. Started happening right after I got a new clutch and >filled the tranny with synthetic oil. My guess is that one of the seals is >leaking. > >regards, > >Todd >'88 Westy > >clerkin wrote: > >> OK, so I have received responses from many a good-hearted listees about my >> shuddering transmission. The possible causes seem to range from moisture to a >> blown rear (front or whatever) main seal to a transmission mount. I have the >> manual transmission, and the shuddering goes away after a little driving. Is >> this indicative of anything? >> >> Thanks, >> Patrick


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