Hi all;

Thanks for the discussion on accessing the tranny fill port,
tools for the job, etc.

On my recently acquired '89 vanagon GL, I've got that 2nd gear
grinding when shifting issue when the van is cold.  No problems
when things warm up in five minutes or so of driving.  I'm told
that synthetic oil can reduce the severity of my cold shifting
issue and my push out my impending tranny rebuild.

Any recommendations, which brand of synth. tranny oil works well, etc.

By the way,  my other two past vanagons had a similar problem -- getting
really good at double clutching...

Thanks,

Dave
Portland, OR