Date:         Wed, 3 Nov 2010 17:25:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Peter Lapp <carrothospital@GOOGLEMAIL.COM>
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From:         Peter Lapp <carrothospital@GOOGLEMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Auto Transmission advice
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Thanks for all the advice, guys. I'll have to look up the procedure on
replacing it. I've barely touched the trans on this thing. I'm going to try
to ride this old trans out a little longer, since it only feels like it's
just starting to go. We'll see how long I can make it...




On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 5:06 PM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> And, make sure you check the fluid level after driving it 100 miles or so!
> Do not overfill!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Roger VanTill
> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 4:46 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Auto Transmission advice
>
> Get a rebuilt from German Transaxle and swap them out. Easily done on a
> weekend. No more worries.
>
> On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 2:40 PM, Peter Lapp
> <carrothospital@googlemail.com>wrote:
>
> > All,
> >
> > I think it may be about that time to start being concerned about my
> > transmission. I've had a small leak in it for a while that I keep an eye
> on
> > and refill when needed. It would usually start slipping once it got low,
> > but
> > now it seems like sometimes it slips when the level is fine. Could this
> be
> > a
> > sign of needing a rebuild?
> >
> > I was considering buying another auto trans, replacing my current, and
> then
> > selling the old one. Since my van is my only vehicle, I can't afford to
> go
> > without it for the time it would take to have my current one rebuilt.
> >
> > Do you guys have any suggestions on what to do, and maybe where to find a
> > not-so-expensive auto trans? I'm not even sure of things to watch out for
> > when browsing ads, so any tips would be great. I think I still have some
> > time left on it, but we'll see.
> >
> > Oh, and the trans has about 130k on it.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> > Peter
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Peace out, sauerkraut.
> Roger
>