Date:         Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:36:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Danger of too much Gear Oil
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Thanks, Dennis.  All other fluids are exactly where they need to be.  Will
get under there tomoorw while level and double check.  thx.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle


On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 8:59 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Overfilling a gearbox or any other compartment can cause all sorts of
> grief.
> The first is the fluid foaming and overheating from the churning and
> aeration. The first sign of trouble is the seals failing. Left long enough
> at fast enough speeds or high loads and mechanical failures are the next
> result. As an example many water boxer oil pressure problems and thrown
> rods
> are the result of over filling. With most things oil filled you are better
> under filled than overfilled.
>
> Oil level should always be checked with the vehicle level, both directions.
> For the final drive, get it level and remove the fill plug, allow it to
> drain.
>
> ATF needs to be checked somewhat arm, engine running in park or neutral.
> Oil
> level between the marks is good. Never above the top mark.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Michael Sullivan
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 8:27 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>  Subject: Danger of too much Gear Oil
>
> Finished changing gear oil the other day and have ony driven a few miles.
> Need to get under and recheck level since I had the front end jacked up
> when
> i filled the final drive.  Level was below (just barely) the lip of the
> refill plug.  My question is do I need to get under there and re check
> level
> now that van is level?  And if it WAS a little too full, what is danger?
> Thanks.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>