Once you got the transmission out, there is not much to know.  The TC comes
off easy.  Changing the seal is not a big deal, as you know.  I would only
think about that little shaft in the middle of the TC to be in the deep
position.  It can slide out, so just before you would mate the transm. to
the engine, make sure it is in there deep.  There is a thing about it in The
Book (Bentley) and it gives you the size that should stick out only.
Have patience with it.  No rush.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward Maglott" <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:47 PM
Subject: Leaking Torque Converter Seal

> It's leaking again.  A few years ago it started leaking when I tried
> to climb an extended grade in D rather than 2 after a day of hot
> driving.  Full throttle, ~3200rpms.  I don't do that
> anymore.  Anyway, I bought a "snake oil" product called "no leak"
> from the Gold Eagle Co. and dang if it didn't work!  So this has been
> a cold winter and I haven't driven the van much until a nice little
> trip this weekend, maybe 150 miles with some mtn climbing on the way
> home.  The leak is not as bad as the time several years ago, but it
> is dripping too much to stand.  I'm going to first try this miracle
> product on it again.  If that doesn't work, the next step is to
> replace that Torque Converter seal.  I've pulled the trans out
> before, but what would I need to do to replace that seal, other than
> actually replacing it?  Do I need to do anything to the TC mating surface?
>
> Thanks,
> Edward