Date:         Sun, 19 Apr 1998 20:38:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Stephen Davis <sdavis@MAINE.MAINE.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Davis <sdavis@MAINE.MAINE.EDU>
Subject:      Re: 85 Auto transmission making strange sounds
Comments: To: Danny Fuller <dfuller@BIOMAIL.UCSD.EDU>
Comments: cc: vanagon list <vanagon@vanagon.com>
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Danny Fuller wrote:
>
> Stephen,
>
> It sounds a lot like mine did (90) when it had a clogged filter, prior to a
> major breakdown.  I had already rebuilt mine and was in the process of
> testing it when it blew (failed test).  You probably have a clogged filter,
> I recommend a fluid/filter change.  If it is about to give up, it shouldn't
> cost any more to rebuild after failure than before.
>
> Dan FullerDan
        Thanks for your reply.  I just changed the filter and fluid
today.  Still makes the same sound.  There was some stuff (looked like
chrome plating, some real small stuff and 2 pieces of metal that were .5
inches long and very thin, less than .5 teaspoon total).  What are the
signs of impending auto transmission failure?