If it's the governor cap on the left side, My main tip is don't let any dirt or junk fall in there while you have the cap off. Clean well around the outside before removing the cap. On the ones I do there are weights in there, but no piston or spring. Scott www.turbovans.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Ley Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 10:44 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Auto Trannie Governor cap On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:03:40 EST, Chris Snyder <Ccsvanagon@WMCONNECT.COM> wrote: >Good morning great and knowledgeable list!! > >Here is my question: The governor oil ring (Washer VW calls it) on my '87 >Auto tranninie is leaking a little. I got a new oil ring for it. Is their any >thing to be aware of when I remove the cap? I know their is a spring and a >piston in their that I will need to much back in when putting the cap back on. > >thanks in advance. > >Chris s. </HTML> it should be a pretty easy job remove check that all the parts go back in the way they came out after you remove the cap clean the edge nicely i use silicone grease on the seal and the opening when puting it back |
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