Since it is only leaking during hard hill climbs I would look for a case
pressure problem. Check the breathers, vents at the top of both the auto
section and the differential. Next probability is a bad torque converter
seal or bushing-alignment problem. Both are best serviced by removing the
transmission. Also, make sure the ATF part of the tranny is not over
filled.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Merv
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 5:41 PM
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.