Date:         Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:57:13 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: can't go forward
Comments: To: Lisa Bloch <lab@RYNTH.ORG>
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As David said - that transmission was used in other vehicles. Certain
Audi's for example. Other's on this list can be more specific I'm sure.
But that would definitely give you more options.

John

On 6/19/2013 12:15 PM, Lisa Bloch wrote:
>> 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
>