Either the center bushing is shot or there is a grove on the outside where the seal rides, or both! The bushing is easily replaceable. The groove requires welding repair. A trans shop can get it rebuilt for you. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of kevin obrien Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 11:58 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Torque Converter Seal is blown for the 2nd time...why do they go? Hello All: My Auto Trans leak debacle turns out to be my Torque Converter Seal. This is the second time it has gone. Anybody suggest why it would happen twice? Thanks... kevin
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