Makes one think about Dennis' "frothing" theory about the oil. I have no
idea where the oil lines up on/over the valve body when properly filled, but
I can imagine how it would get up into the plates etc. if filled too far.
Whatever it is, it doesn't take much. German engineers leave almost no
margin for error.

Cya,
Robert

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Edward Maglott
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 6:45 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)

I noticed that when I first checked the level (after driving a couple
miles, engine temp gauge up to it's normal range) that the ATF on the
dipstick had small bubbles in it.  After driving about that same
amount again, the level was still the same but no bubbles.  Maybe the
level too high causes the ATF to get whipped up by something until
operation drops the level and the bubbles get worked out?
Edward