Date:         Thu, 9 Oct 2003 06:04:29 -0500
Reply-To:     Mary Beth and Chris Geiser <geiser@EXECPC.COM>
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From:         Mary Beth and Chris Geiser <geiser@EXECPC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tranny leak
Comments: To: Monique & Derrick MacKenzie <dmm_mackenzie@HOTMAIL.COM>
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There's a nice write up of how to change that seal around the axle
flange in the archives.  I've done both sides of mine now.  Having a
seal puller helps.  Get the replacement seal from the dealer.  NAPA seal
would have fit, but was half the thickness of the original, thus I think
would have leaked sooner.  Also get a new plug for the end of flange.
Unfortunately you lose about a quart and a half of that nice new
expensive tranny oil in the process of changing the seal.  I put that
side of my van up on ramps to tilt the tranny sideways a little and
limit the loss of oil.  Also makes access much easier.

Chris



-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Monique & Derrick MacKenzie
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 10:41 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Tranny leak


Have a 85 weekender with a 4 speed, just changed the gear oil in the
tranny and now have a leak around the right axle where it enters the
trans. Looks like there is a seal in there from the Bentley. Is this a
big job to change out. I have some tools and can do simple mechanical
fixes. Any help and advice appreciated. Thanks .

Derrick MacKenzie
85 Weekender
Calgary Alberta








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