I had this happen in exactly the same circumstances and couldn't believe the
smoke it produced. . and yes, it was the seal to the torque converter.  The
seal is actually on the transmission (differential) not the converter.  In
my case, I lowered the engine.

If you can get your engine out, you can do the job.

Dave
downunder

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Merv
Sent: Tuesday, 19 June 2007 7:41 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Leaking auto tranny

I have an 85 auto tranny hooked to a Subie EJ 22 that is leaking very badly
on hard climbs. Does not do it otherwise. At firt I thought is was the main
seal on the engine or the oil seperator plate. Changed those and should have
gone into the tranny but did not. On a hard climb(over passes in Vermont)
where it really cranks hard, at the top it is leaking pretty bad.
 I have never messed with going into the seals of an auto tranny. Can anyone
tell me how difficult it is to remove the torque converter and get at and
change the converter oil seal. Any other ideas as to what may be leaking in
there. It is definitly tranny fluid coming out where bell housing meets the
tranny. Any thoughts or experiences are surely appreciated before I do it
the slow learn as you go way. Merv.

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