> 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. The local transmission expert says it probably needs a rebuilt clutch (it has more than one! who knew?) but possibly I need a whole new transmission. Over $1000 if the former, $2200 for the latter. I just got the thing in January, I've been putting parts into it, that's more money than I have right now. There's the possibility of getting some time by putting in a no-longer wanted automatic transmission from a Vanagon of vintage 1978-1991. Anyone have one, that works, that they don't need? Lisa Bloch lab@rynth.org '89 camper 2.1L automatic |
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