No reason to remove the governor, but it just pulls out and slips back
in...Its the other side of the tranny that has a plate that is a Bugger to
get back on..
Just repl the O ring a Hector says..easy deal.
Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
86 Syncro Westy
Zetec in the trunk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hector Zapata" <hlzapata@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: Automatic transmission leak

> That's the governor's cover, and it uses an o-ring for seal. The o-ring
> ( VW
> part # 003 325 381, 90x3 mm) I think comes with the trans rebuild kit, and
> it can be easily replaced. Just don't remove the governor. When you do get
> to replace the o-ring, use a little grease or vaseline to lubricate it
> before you reinstall the round cover. Hope this helps you.
>
> Hector
> 1990 Carat 'Ursula'
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Danny C <bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> I removed about 1 quart of ATF and cleaned off the tranny. I did notice
>> there is a round 4" thing on the driver side of the tranny held on with
>> what
>> looks like a wire bail (like a  valve cover bail) thats where it seems to
>> be leaking from. Is that a breather of some sort?
>>
>> *Danny C.*
>> *'84 Westy (Vanny)*
>> *'84 Deluxe (Blue Van)*
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