yes, there's a pan gasket.
the genuine VW ones I have gotten were expensive ..but much better material
than the original cork, I think, gasket.

yes, draining is by removing the pan, or ...you could suck out the old gear
oil.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 3:36 PM
Subject: 91 Auto Final Drive ?

> Two questions, please.  Does the final drive have a gasket between the pan
> and drive?  Bentley looks like there is one.  How do you drain final
> drive...by removing the pan?  I see the 17mm on the right lower side of
> drive...is this the fill? Thanks for the stupid questions.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle