At 12:00 AM 17/10/2002 -0400, you wrote: >I need your expert advice - i have scanned the >archives and can seem to find any references to my >problem. > >I have not been able to get the pan gasket on my >automatic transmission to seal properly. I have >replaced it twice and it is still leaking two or >three teaspoons of oil each time I stop (and >probably as I drive along). I leave a very messy >calling card everywhere I go. > >Any suggestions? >I have not used any sealing material on the gasket >- is this an option?
Sure wouldn't hurt...had the same problem on a MK2 Jaguar years ago but hey,it was British....it was designed to leak oil ;) The sealant VW use (as I understand it) and certainly the best stuff I've ever used on engines & gearboxes goes by the brand name Curil. Excellent stuff,never goes hard,and cleans off disassembled parts readily. It should be commonly available where you are (although I can't say for sure since I'm on the other side of the planet) at any business that has anything to do with VWs Could be the answer to your woes... Cheers, Steve O Blue Mountains NSW Australia '92 Transporter WBX Kombi '76 Transporter Double Cab '68 Beetle '00 Transporter 5Cyl Double Cab (work truck) |
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