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Date:         Wed, 13 May 2015 15:06:00 +0000
Reply-To:     J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Transmission issue
Comments: To: Arlene Sondergaard <arlensondergaard@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <C6FD06C1-5B2B-4AFC-A1AD-961C8B76F52A@gmail.com>
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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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