Date:         Thu, 27 Apr 95 15:15:06 EDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Richard <rapalmer@unity.ncsu.edu>
Subject:      Re: Tranny bearing

> 
> >I would drain it after the trip and check for metal, but have been told
> >that it's a real pain to get new fluid back in the unit, that you have to
> >"pump it in".
> >
> >Sound correct?
> 
> Yes, that's the best, but I used Castrol 80/90 oil which comes in a squeeze 
> bottle with tip like a caulking tube. I added about 18" of vinyl tubing and 
> it worked fine. Not fun though, on your back, spilling oil periodically, 
> while holding the bottle upside down in the wheel well. You need a 17mm 
> Allen key to get out the plugs, screw 2 17 mm nuts really tightly together 
> on a 17 mm bolt then use it with a wrench to turn the plug out.  Use the 
> same thing to get the drain plug out, it IS a pain. tim s.
> 
Two things-
1. your life will be millions of times easier if you get the little hand
pump that attaches to the mouth of the trans. oil bottle. It is only
like $3.00, and is a lifesaver. (I had trans. leaks for a while, and
used to have to fill it every 200 miles or so...)
2. Bugpack makes a 17mm hex head that fits on a standard 3/8" ratchet.
Another great thing.
Richard