Unless you know for sure when last time transmission was cleaned and
serviced, I would recommend taking it to competent transmission shop, have
the control body cleaned, etc., new filter and fluid.  It would probably
cost $200 or so, but should give you peace of mind for five years or more.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron LK Johnson" <adhocMedia@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 12:53 AM
Subject: Auto Trans Governor Seal

> We've owned our '91 for only around 2 months. A week or so after
> bringing it home, noticed leak spots on the ground. A few forays
> underneath indicate that the majority of the leak is coming form the
> Governor cap/seal area.
>
> Is it as easy as I think it is to replace the seal? Pop the wire bale
> off, remove cap, clean area, replace old o-ring?
>
> I plan to drain the fluid and replace the filter and pan gasket as well.
>
>
> Is there anything else I should consider doing at this time/ Things
> to watch out for?
>
>
> Thank you,
> Ron Johnson
> Portland, OR
> '91 Weekender - Betsy
>