In a message dated 2/23/2002 8:13:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> 86 Auto tran second gear HELP!!!! long

       Dan, the second gear brake band is engaged because you failed to get 
the two rods in their proper place or you have moved the adjustment screw.  
Do not drive it in this condition as you will burn up the second gear brake 
band and then you will need to disassemble the transmission to replace it.  
Read the Bentley carefully and you will see what has to be done.  There is no 
way to get the two rods in place properly without dropping the valve body.  
See my previous post to the list in the archives where this is fully 
explained.  The O-ring you can't find is available from your VW dealer.  Do 
not cheap out on this.  Change it now and any other wear parts of the second 
gear brake band actuator.  You have it apart, do it once do it right or 
you'll be back in there soon.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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