It looks like the corner fell into the pan upon install from what I can see
on the second pic. Not sure, though. I did mine a couple of months ago and I
recall it being difficult to keep the gasket in place.  I smeared a little
permatex on the rubber gasket to hold it while I put the pan in place. I am
by no means an expert.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 8:19 PM, Peter T. Owsianowski <
pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote:

> OK.  Pics here:  http://picasaweb.google.com/pnoceanwesty/Trans#
>
> Don't know if the seal is on properly.  Looks like it might have got folded
> up near the end?
>
> I did stretch it out (gently) before tacking it down with permatex. It
> appeared to seat well.
>
> Does it look normal?
>
>
> Pete
> '79 Westy "Aardvark"
> '87 Westy "JoesVan"
> WWW.Busesbythebeach.com <http://www.busesbythebeach.com/>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Evan Mac Donald <evanm@att.net> wrote:
>
>  > Sounds like a seal leaking under pressure (at the cooler), rather than
> a
> > static leak (pan gasket). Pan gasket leaks get a little worse when
> driven,
> > but slow down when the vehicle is stopped. They don't usually stop.
> Pressure
> > leaks, well, they are! No pressure, no leak. You have already done most
> of
> > your own diagnosing. Now, find a replacement set of Tranny cooler seals.
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > From: Peter T. Owsianowski <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 11:09:41 AM
> > Subject: Can Permatex React with ATF?
> >
> > Also, only leaks aggressively under load.  When parked after a drive, the
> > drip slows and pretty much stops.
> >
> > Any thoughts appreciated.
> >
> >
> > Pete
> > '79 Westy "Aardvark"
> > '87 Westy "JoesVan"
> > WWW.Busesbythebeach.com <http://www.busesbythebeach.com/>
> >
> > <snip>
> >
>