Date:         Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:07:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Mark Erb <kasdtech@MAC.COM>
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From:         Mark Erb <kasdtech@MAC.COM>
Subject:      AT Problem
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1988 Westfalia with 95,000 miles, AT fluid changed 25,000 miles ago.
AT fluid is at the proper level. No AT fluid in the coolant. The
problem that has cropped up is the transmission sometimes does not
want to shift into 3rd gear and will wind out until I let off the gas
for a bit then it will slip into 3rd. The reverse gear will sometimes
not engage right away then will go into reverse with a big clunk.
These problems don't always occur but will happen even with a hot and
cold engine. Anyone else have this problem? Thoughts? A solution
perhaps? I have easy access to transmission shops (AAMCO, Cottman,
even a shop that does german transaxles) but I wanted to at least
have some ideas before I discuss options with a shop or try to tackle
it myself. Thanks for any feedback. Mark