ATF fluid level has to checked with the engine running. Low level can cause these symptoms, (intermittent operation) and do a lot of damage, Excessively high fluid level can also cause damage for other reasons. Check the level carefully. Most likely you are looking at an overhaul of some level. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Lisa Bloch Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 10:52 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: can't go forward Last Sunday, at Camano Island, the van wouldn't catch after three days of sitting unstarted. The WetWesties got it going and it's been running beautifully ever since. Today I drove about four miles, turned a corner, and stopped moving. I have reverse gear (automatic transmission), but no forward gears. There's a small transmission leak when the engine is running, but not apparently when it is not. All the fluids are present in apparently proper amounts. Maybe a bit too much transmission fluid. AAA towed it to a friend's driveway. Any guesses as to the problem? Lisa Bloch lab@rynth.org '89 camper 2.1L automatic |
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