Date:         Sun, 16 Nov 2014 14:20:28 -0800
Reply-To:     Rick Cooper <rickdcooper@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Rick Cooper <rickdcooper@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
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Just bought an 1987 2WD Westy with a faulty automatic transmission.  Fell
in love with these things this past summer but could not afford a nice,
clean one so I picked up this one last week instead.  It's in lovely shape
but only reverse gear works.   There is no forward motion in any of 1, 2 or
D, though with both rear wheels off the ground, they will spin slowly.
Based on the chart in the Bentley, looks like this could be the forward
clutch, but I know darn little about these things.

Looks like I'm gonna have to fix this since my wife refuses to see the
country backwards.  Being the curious type, I'm wondering whether I dare
try taking it apart myself.  Anyone have experience with rebuilding these?
I've overhauled a couple of engines but never touched an AT.  Does it
require special tools?  Also, is there a source for a rebuild kit -- can't
see one on either the GoWesty or the Bus Depot sites.

Rick