Was the pump shaft (small splined shaft in center) properly seated? If
not, the pump drive may be broken. Trans will have to come out and be
torn down. Common problem, delicate part.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Vanagon Man
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 11:39 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: New engine, but AT will not engage

Prior to installing my rebuilt engine, my tranny worked fine.  Now, that
it
is installed, my AT does nothing.not so much as a clunk.  Now when i
worked
on the motor, I did take the torque converter off, it did leak some
fluid
out.  But i did reinstall and put the 3 bolts to hold it in place. It
spins
with the motor.  I broke the motor in and bled the coolant in the
driveway,
adjusted valves, CO mix, etc., and then i was going to road test.  But
it
would not go.

I checked fluid, seems OVER FILLED now.  what gives?  I added no
fluid.........

Adam P
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