I've documented my adventures in fixing a small leak in my
transmission on my syncro. It started with a simple oil change and
ended with an indictment of my lack of observation skills. I've posted
it in the hope that it might serve to warn others :)

starts with transmission oil change:
http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/06/24/vanagon-syncro-transmission-oil-change-with-complications/

and ends with the leaked stopped:
http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/07/01/vanagon-syncro-transmission-oil-change-with-complications-solved/

Big thanks to Daryl for his advice, and a shout out to the makers of
"The Right Stuff" sealant.

alistair