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Subject:auto trans cooler busted(trans full of water)... screwed?
From:Robbie Cotner
Date:Sat, 14 May 2005 19:15:49 -0700

I'm looking at buying an '89 Vanagon GL with a bad auto tranny.  According to the owner the transmission cooler blew a seal and coolant was pumped into the transmission.  The tranny now does nothing when put into any gear.  I assume this means the trans needs a total rebuild?  How could this be prevented from happening again?  He said the trans had actually be slipping for a few months before this occured, is that significant in any way?  Thanks for any help or suggestions.

-Rob

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