Dear Volks,

I've been experiencing intermittent "hard shifts" with my automatic
transmission for the last few weeks.
Typically, as I'm beginning acceleration from a stop, the RPS's will rev up
a bit and then the transmission will suddenly (and forcefully) shift into
the next gear.  Again this is intermittent, especially when the engine is
cold.  Also, a faint whining noise can be heard when the van is sitting at
idle--the noise drifts in and out and isn't very noticeable.  I've been
considering a transmission flush at ~ $125.00, but would like to hear
feedback from anyone who has found this effective beyond a preventative
maintenance.  The fluid was changed in it about four months ago, so I've
hesitated to perform the flush.  Thanks a bunch!

Tom Naylor

'85 automatic westy