On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 10:46:24 -0600, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> BenT,
>
> I have never driven an automatic tranny equiped Vanagon, but I did own
> two of the big Jeep widebody LTDs. Had the Chrysler 727 auto
> transmissions. I found I had to scrupulous with filter cleaning and
> fluid changes on those things.
>
> As for the Vanagon, everything I have ever read on this list tells me
> the auto  tranny on the Vanagons is  exceptional. Unlike the
> auto-trannies of yesteryear in the VW Bus, the auto tranny of Vanagons
> today  is superior to the Vanagon manual tranny.
>
> Also, with the auto tranny, to head off any problems, be scrupulous with
> service. Routinely clean the filter, flush, and install new fluid as a
> first step to avoiding/eliminating problems. Beyond that , if internal
> repair is necessary, I understand from my reading that the transmission
> is imminently repairable by way of the ordinary tool box in the home
> garage if you have average mechanical skills. For those of us without
> those skills, or time, or space, there is always Darryl at AA
> Transmissions (on the list). You have a real professional job when he
> gets done.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers

John & others,

Thanks for the tips. I did have recent transmission service within the
past 6 months. I have noticed any leaks on the ground or elsewhere.
Will check fluid levels today that it's daylight. I suppose there
could be a slow leak that I never noticed. For those who asked, yes, I
lost all forward as well as reverse gears at once.

BenT