Are you certain this is a transmission issue? I don't know about the lurching forward part, but my '85 Weekender (also automatic) used to die when put in drive/reverse when cold. Replacing all the vacuum lines cured that. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- > I have a 1987 Wolfsburg Carat tin top > With auto transmission problems. > In the morning when cold, > I start the van in park & it lurches forward. When I leave from work 8 hours > later, I put her in reverse to pull straight out of my parking space-she > stalls or dies the first try. > Do any of you have a recommendation for a transmission shop in the Vancouver > Portland area?? I looked at the mechanic list you all put together but, I > don't see a transmission shop in my area. > Thanks for any thoughts!! > Sent from my iPhone |
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