So do you think it is OK to let it go, or should it be looked into?  Can you
replace the seals without tearing everything apart?

Thanks,
Patrick

>===== Original Message From Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> =====
>My transmission has the exact same symptoms. It will shudder when cold - but
be
>okay when the van is warm. Started happening right after I got a new clutch
and
>filled the tranny with synthetic oil. My guess is that one of the seals is
>leaking.
>
>regards,
>
>Todd
>'88 Westy
>
>clerkin wrote:
>
>> OK, so I have received responses from many a good-hearted listees about my
>> shuddering transmission.  The possible causes seem to range from moisture
to a
>> blown rear (front or whatever) main seal to a transmission mount.  I have
the
>> manual transmission, and the shuddering goes away after a little driving.
Is
>> this indicative of anything?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Patrick