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Date:         Fri, 27 May 2005 20:19:39 -0700
Reply-To:     Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
Comments: To: Don in North Carolina <vanagondon@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <b304d64c0505271259fef0f81@mail.gmail.com>
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At  5/27/2005 12:59 PM, Don in North Carolina wrote:




>Before I went the rebuild route, I would go with the cheap repair
>attempt.  Drain the transaxle, remove the pan, replace the filter and
>adjust the second gear brake band, reassemble and refill with Redline
>D4 ATF.  While you're down there, drain the final drive and refill
>with Redline 75W-90 oil.
>
>The above may be a waste of money - or it may correct your shifting
>issues.  It's also something that most home mechanics can easily
>handle (or a trans shop can do it easily, also...).


That's the advice a tranny repair guy told me... change the oil and filter,
it will cure a lot of problems.






Rob
becida@comcast.net
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