Date:         Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:27:37 -0700
Reply-To:     gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Transmission leak
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Date:    Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:30:02 -0400
From:    Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Transmission leak

You don't touch the adjusting rings. They set the bearing preload and ring
gear position. The most likely cause of leaking is the flange seal and they
can be replaced. Make sure the tranny is not over filled and that the vent
is clear. A small leak is no reason for concern. All seals on rotating parts
have to leak just a bit or the seal will wear out anyway. If the leak is
from the o-ring on the outside of the bearing carrier I would just leave
unless it starts leaking enough to be a problem.
Martin,
      There is a seal that could need to be replaced.  It is an easy job and something you can do in combination with pulling the axel and greasing the joints.   If you have not done the CV joints in the past few years I would suggest doing the axel on that side and replace the seal.  Might want to do the axel on the other side if the left side looks dry.   Seal will only get worse with time.   Gary
Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Martin Schmid
Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:37 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Transmission leak

My trany is leaking some oil on the left side, on the drive flange. All the
other areas are completely dry!
Not sure if I can carefully tighten the adjusting ring,... Would appreciate
some feedback - thanks,

Martin