Mark, I have been through this problem with the automatic transmission on my
'84.  Have your mechanic recommend a good automatic transmission shop.
While it might mean that the O-ring on the governor plate is worn, I may
also mean that one of the passages in the control module is dirty and you
have an overpressure situation in the transmission.  Yes, a new governor
plate O-ring might temporarily fix the problem, but you could wind up with
another leak a few days later.  I had this problem last November.  I wold
have saved some $$$ and frustration had I gone to the experts first.  A
local automatic transmission place fixed the problem for $125.00.

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA
'84 7-passenger

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark G" <machfive@EXCITE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 1:44 PM
Subject: Leaking Tranny Question

> I noticed a small puddle on the driveway and finally got under the van (87
Gl, Auto) to check it out. Seems that the tranny is leaking from it's side.
There is a round, flat part of the side of the gearbox case, about 3 in.
diameter, that is leaking ATF. Look slike a seal. Is it? I'll probably take
it in to the mechanic's next week, but what to expect...?TIA.
>
>
> Mark Garcia
> Alhambra, CA
> So Cal VW Campers
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SoCalVWCampers/
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