Date:         Thu, 2 Feb 2006 08:09:04 -0800
Reply-To:     Stephen DeMocko <SDeMocko@FDSMFG.COM>
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From:         Stephen DeMocko <SDeMocko@FDSMFG.COM>
Subject:      AUTO TRANS
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Volks, 
 
I wondered if any of you out there know this info off the top of your
heads. One, what is the quantity of gear oil held in an '85 automatic
final drive? Two, are those back to back seals in the final drive the
only place automatic fluid could be going in a vehicle that doesn't leak
a drop.  Three, when I drain the gear oil from the final drive this
weekend will I be able to visually tell I have auto fluid in it? Or will
there only be the additional volume based on the fluid level at the
lower edge of the fill plug?  I replaced those seals about 6 mo. ago.  I
have fluid loss at the rate of reduction from the high mark to the low
mark on the dip stick about every two to three weeks.  Thanks in advance
to those who spend time considering my questions.
 
Stephen DeMocko
('85 Westy Luci)