Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 13:32:44 -0500
Reply-To: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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From: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
Subject: Re: Tranny Oil Check
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Unbolt the shift linkage at the tranny and move it out of the way. It
probably needs cleaning and lubricating anyway. The tool I used was the VW
transmission wrench sold at NAPA. It is just a big allen wrench.
Jay
"Thomas D. Hanlon" <hanran@EARTHLINK.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 10/31/2001
01:11:47 PM
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Subject: Re: Tranny Oil Check
Jean-Guy,
What tool do you use to remove the filler plug? I have the 17MM by about
2"
male socket which fits on a 3/8" socket wrench, but it does not fit under
the
floor of the Vanagon, and, hence is unworkable for Vanagon tranny filling.
I
have the old Beetle 17MM wrench, but it, too, does not fit the Vanagon.
In Haynes (page 1.10, illustration 10.2A) there is a picture of what
appears to
be a short 17MM item which seems to be a special tool for VW. I cannot find
it
in any catalogs or at any parts stores.
Thanks,
Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Westfalia
Jean-Guy Savoie wrote:
> Neal
>
> An old mechainc's trick that has helped me a million times, works 9 times
> out of 10:
>
> It seems that the threads will move easier in the direction they were
> tightened, so instead of forcing counterclockwise, try turning the bolt
/
> nut / plug / threaded device of your choise, clockwise (tightening), just
> enough to barely move it, perhaps 1 degree or less. It will usually let
out
> an audible "crack", letting you know whatever rust / crud has loosened
it's
> grip. Then back it off.
>
> I took my tranny plug out this way about a month ago - no problema.
>
> JGS
>
> 84 1.9L Westfalia
> Bleu Schtroumpf
>
> >
> > > Ok! last weekend I changed the oil in my 84 Westy. I also tried to
> check
> > the
> > > tranny oil while I was under her. After scraping about 1/4" of 1984
mud
> > off
> > > just to find the fill plug, It seems to be frozen solid. At least I
> > couldn't
> > > budge it. since I don't want to shatter the tranny case with
excessive
> > > force. The question is: Does anyone have a good safe method of
removing
> > the
> > > fill plug?
> > > Neal
> >
> > ========================
> > Shawn Wright
> > Computer Systems Manager
> > Shawnigan Lake School
> > http://www.sls.bc.ca
> > swright@sls.bc.ca
> >
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