The gasket for the pan is not symmetrical.  There's one corner that's
sharper than the others to match the pan itself.  Took a little while for me
to notice it.

Cecil

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Eastman, Cecil @ ELM
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 4:47 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Trans Filter

Funny you should mention this.  Got the same package from the Depot
installed just last weekend.

No sealant is necessary, but pay attention to the correct torque of the 4
bolts that hold the pan in place.  Also be sure that you've cleaned out any
gunk around the gasket groove and the lid of the pan to ensure a good seal.
And since the filter is completely bathed in tranny fluid there's no need
for a gasket there anyway.  For me, so far, so good; but I still have a
problem with leaking at the filler tube flange.

One thing to look out for:  Only upon close examination of the drawing in
the Bentley's did I notice that there are 2 Philips head screws holding the
filter cover in place, not just one.

Cecil Eastman
'85 Wolfsburg Edition Westy "Der BrotKasten"

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Michael Sullivan
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 4:27 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Trans Filter

Should be getting my trans filter kit from Bus Depot any day and wanted to
know if any sealant is needed on either the filter or pan gasket. Thanks,
Micael
  91GL Auto 'Gringo'

Thanks, Michael Sullivan