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Date:         Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:04:32 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Sad and depressed
Comments: To: Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
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Your tranny blew because the seal between the diff and the tranny failed. Unfortunately, it's very common after 25+ years. You need a rebuild or a rebuilt unit from a reputable vendor. Good used ones can be found, but I would not install one without resealing it. :-(

Stuart

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Michael Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 5:18 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Sad and depressed

Sooooo,

Last December the 88 auto blew the diff gasket. Checked atf. Nothing.

This winter replaced engine oil, diff oil and gasket and coolant as well as threw in some atf.

Just moved the van. It revs really high. Like 3500 high before it moves. It feels like it's stuck in a high gear. Usually it clunks a little when it goes in gear. No clunking at all through the gears.

And smoke. And the oil level which was full, is now not after runnin it for like ten minutes. No drips.

Damnitt.

Mike


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