Date:         Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:19:02 -0700
Reply-To:     "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil UPDATE
Comments: To: Peter Kraiker <bybike@GMAIL.COM>
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True, but it would be considerably more expensive than just getting the
transmission and differential rebuilt and sealed. Believe me, I thought
about it.
--
Rocky J Squirrel
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Bend, OR
KG6RCR



Peter Kraiker wrote:
> Mr. Squirrel, this would be a perfect opportunity to get that extra pedal to the left of the brake! (and trade in the cords & cardigan :D )
>
> Peter Kraiker
> http://studiofstop.com
> '82 Westfalia 1.9TD 5spd
>
>
>
>
> On 2010-08-11, at 1:16 PM, Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
>
>> Just got back from the mechanic's shop. He took a look and confirmed his
>> guess that the leak was coming from the transmission. He had previously
>> noted that the differential came up close to dry when he first met
>> Mellow Yellow in '08. Late last year during servicing he noticed the
>> gear oil was again low.
>>
>> The leak isn't big enough to be an immediate problem, so Mrs Squirrel
>> and I can go camping next week, as planned. Then I'll be taking the van
>> in for a week to have the transmission pulled, rebuilt at German
>> Transaxle, with all new seals put in.
>>
>> Cost of ownership of a 26 year-old vehicle, I reckon. Thus it goes.
>>
>> --
>> Rocky J Squirrel
>> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
>> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
>> Bend, OR
>> KG6RCR
>>