Date:         Mon, 12 Oct 1998 09:23:45 -0700
Reply-To:     sytsmac@BPICORP.COM
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From:         Cory Sytsma <sytsmac@BPICORP.COM>
Subject:      ATF leaking & level too high on dipstick - '89 Westy
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I've owned my westy for about a month now, and recently noticed a leak
coming from the bottom of the transmission (automatic).  It looks like it's
coming through the gasket on the bottom pan.  So, I checked the dipstick
(while the engine was cold), and the level was over the MAX mark, up to the
twist in the dipstick.  I then referred to Bentley.  He said, if the ATF
level is too high, check the oil level in the final drive.   How do I check
the oil level?  I'm hoping that the PO was just ignorant, and over-filled
the transmission with ATF.  If so, how do I drain the excess fluid?

Any one else ever have this problem?  If it is the seals between the
transmission and final drive, how much am I looking at to get it fixed?
Supposedly, the transmission was rebuilt not too long ago.  BTW, does the
final drive use ATF or gear oil?

Thanks in advance,

Cory
'89 Westy