Just in case press the clutch pedal down to release any pressure. My72
starts better this way.

Hartmut
----- Original Message -----
From: Jake Beaulieu <jake_beaulieu@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 6:49 PM
Subject: starting engine w/out tranny fluid

> Tomorrow I will finish installing the engine and transmission in my 1982
air cooled Westy after a long winter of repairs.  The only thing I don't
have is the tranny fluid which I had to order on-line and will not receive
until Tuesday.  As you can imagine, I am itching to start the engine to see
how my repairs work out.
>
> Question:  Will I harm the tranny (manual 4 speed 091) if I start the
engine without fluid in the tranny?  Of course I will keep it in neutral.
>
> Can't wait to get on the road,
> Jake
>
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