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 >> |
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