If it truly is a tranny leak, why not pull just the tranny and leave the
engine in? If you need to get the tranny repaired or rebuilt, Darryl at AA
transmission, in Washington, is the way to go. Ship that thing to him.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Jansen" <norgecastle@TX.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 10:34 PM
Subject: Tranny leak?

>I have a rather large leak out the engine side of my 1989 westi.   I
>believe it is the main seal .  Is there any way of working this except to
>take out the engine and tranny?     If that is it what should I get done
>while it is out.   the engine was bebuilt 25K miles ago and 4 years.   I
>have tried some Lucas Tranny additive, no diff.    I have heard of using
>brake fluid to try to plump up the seals, a little scared ot that as it is
>so corrosive.
>   Second issue is while the tranny is out should I find someone that could
> get a little taller gear in 4th.???   Also sinchro in 2nd grinds a little
> in the cooler weather when the oil is thicker, ok when it warms up..
> Anyone have a rebuilt with higher gearing??
>
> Thanks for input
> Tom Jansen
> Coppell, Texas....
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