Date:         Tue, 7 Nov 2006 13:37:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      AT final drive drain???
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Well, I set out to drain the oil from the AT, remove the sump, replace strainer,
gaskets and refill with Redline. No problem, got the parts & everything looks straight
forward.
Also thought I would drain the final drive section and refill with Redline. Well,
after 16 years working only on a manual, this section was new to me. No drain plug! I
have cleaned and removed the fill plug. Can I remove as much fluid as possible with a
vacuum pump through the fill hole and refill with Redline, up to the hole?
Or do I have to remove the pan (as in "it's a good idea", but I don't have a new
gasket)?

In my next life, I will have a high-ceiling garage with a lift, bright lights
everywhere and a steam-cleaner, and a floor drain, etc. Oh my aching back :).

Jerry