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Date:         Thu, 7 Feb 2002 23:32:15 -0800
Reply-To:     Ramón Celaya <telek@TELNOR.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ramón Celaya <telek@TELNOR.NET>
Subject:      Re: Syncro Transmission
Comments: To: Ed DeBolt <eddebolt@softcom.net>
In-Reply-To:  <004401c1b029$077a7c60$5c6bd1d1@junior.softcom.net>
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on 2/7/02 2:44 PM, Ed DeBolt at eddebolt@softcom.net wrote:

> I think I remember some posts about where to mail order it. i got mine from > a autoparts place here in reno. redline is a popular product with car racers > and performance types. so any performance shop is a good place to start > > ed > -----Original Message----- > From: Ramón Celaya <telek@telnor.net> > To: Ed DeBolt <eddebolt@softcom.net> > Date: Thursday, February 07, 2002 2:07 PM > Subject: Re: Syncro Transmission > > >> on 2/7/02 1:58 PM, Ed DeBolt at eddebolt@softcom.net wrote: >> >>> redline mt-90 is the best tranny lube. I think its about 4 quarts. try to >>> drain as much off as you can before refilling. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Ramón Celaya <telek@TELNOR.NET> >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >>> Date: Thursday, February 07, 2002 1:51 PM >>> Subject: Syncro Transmission >>> >>> >>> Hola a todos >>> >>> The clutch replacement removing the transmission, it's a little bit more >>> difficult in the syncro, but not impossible, with out any fluid leakage >>> (antifreeze, power steering, freon ) The tranny is now in the floor I > want >>> change the oil switching to syntetic, Valvoline is a good option? How > many >>> quarts i need to do the work? what about to Gl4 or Gl5 clasifications. I >>> eared the gL5 is corrosive in the brass components. I can't find Red > Line >>> gear oil, in Autozone. Any recommendation are welcome. >>> >>> Thanks helpfull list. >>> >>> Sorry for my english. >>> >>> Ramon Celaya >>> Syncro GL 86 >>> Weekender 87 1.8 Jetta >>> >>> >> Thank you Ed. >> Where I can buy the Red Line oil? >> >

This is a good hint thank you for the help

ˇMuchas Gracias! Ed.


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