Date:         Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:39:53 -0800
Reply-To:     aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
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From:         aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Checking differential and manual transmission oil levels.
Comments: To: Luke Bakken <luke.bakken@GMAIL.COM>
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Get a 17MM allen or weld some nuts onto a 17mm bolt as a removal tool for
the plugs..
Or even buy the tool from one of the online vendors...bus depot likely has
one...
Plug is kinda behind the shift linkage where it bolts to the trans and its
kinda tight getting tools in there .
Remove the plug and the fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill hole
or no more than 1/2" below it.
Drain plug is at the bottom of the bell housing. Always remove the fill plug
first when doing an oil change..If the fill plug is siezed , you will have a
fun time refilling the trans thru the drain hole....
Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
86 Syncro Westy
Zetec in the trunk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Luke Bakken" <luke.bakken@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 7:16 PM
Subject: Checking differential and manual transmission oil levels.


> Hello vanagon list,
>
> I suspect this question is a result of the failure of my google-fu and
> total lack of Bentley-fu but I just can't seem find info on checking
> fluid levels in the differentials and transmission on my van. My wife
> and I are taking the van out on its first big road trip and I want to
> check as much out as possible before hitting the road.
>
> Any other pre-big-road-trip advice is welcome as well!
>
> The van is an '89 Westy Syncro. Thanks to the list members who
> responded to my question about moving the oil cooler to the passenger
> side D-pillar. I finished that project yesterday and I think it may be
> keeping the engine cooler, although I won't know until next spring and
> summer when it gets warmer outside.
>
> Thanks,
> Luke
>
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