Hi list, I am new to the list {and = vanagons as well} this is truly a wonderful resource of information. I think that = my 85 Westy might have a main seal leak, the area around the trans. {where = the differential and the motor meet} is wet with oil. It is hard to tell = how much is oil, as the trans. pan is seeping as well and blowing back as we = drive. I am replacing the trans. pan gasket today, which should give me a = better idea of what I am looking at {main seal wise} Anyway my = question is, if the main is only leaking a small amount, how long could I put off = replacing the seal? we are leaving for vacation in a couple of weeks, and I = don't have the time to do repairs before we go. It is a fairly short trip of 500 = or so miles. Any thoughts? thanks for all tips and = help from the list. Alan 85 = Westy &n= bsp; &nb= sp; &nbs= p; = ; = &= nbsp; &n= bsp; &nb= sp; &nbs= p; = ; = &= nbsp; &n= bsp; &nb= sp; &nbs= p; = ;