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Subject:Re: Can Permatex React with ATF?
From:Peter T. Owsianowski
Date:Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:31:44 -0400

Crap!  All seals are brand new.   I'll take another look tonight.
Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy "JoesVan"
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.
>
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> 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
>
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