Take it to a good automatic transmission shop for clean, flush, new filter ,

John
-------------- Original message from Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MTS.NET>: --------------

> Hey all,
>
> If someone can give me advice I'd very much appreciate it.
>
> I have an 85 Westfalia GL with an automatic transmission. 290k
> kilometres. Recently the transmission began hesitating when shifting
> from second to third. It is more pronounced when it is cooler
> outside (like now). After it shifts for the first time into third,
> it never hesitates again. The fluid level is fine although I don't
> know what kind of transmission fluid my mechanic uses.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks again
> Jeff in Winnipeg