John,

Since it's sat for 10 years, the first thing you need to do is a service.
You need to change the fluid, and assuming it has a filter like most others,
you need to change the filter.

Then you need to keep a close watch for any leaks no matter how slight over
the next few months. Any sign of fluid leaks means you need to pull &
re-seal the transmission. Nursing a automatic transmission leak always costs
far more later than it costs to re-seal now.

Tom
www.towercooler.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
John Rodgers
Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 9:51 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Auto Tranny TLC

  Ok, now that I have my Carat running for the first time in 10 years, I've
a new issue. It has an auto tranny!  I I know nothing about the TLC required
for it. Since this is the first time the auto tranny has been operated in
many a year, and it is my first one at all, any and all Tips and Tricks for
Auto Tranny TLC would be appreciated.

Thanks,

John

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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
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