Try changing the fluid and adding a seal rejuvenator  and then topping off the differential lube.

Joe

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Morgan 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 7:54 PM
  Subject: new to the list

  I am new so please be kind. I have a 86 GL that I have recently purchased from a friend. Only 193k on it. now the automatic trans  will not go into reverse when it is cold . Will go in all forward gears ok and reverse when warmed up. the bently is usless . I   figure it is trans time but would like to know what is wrong before we do the transplant. Any info or prayers would be appreciated. 

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