if your plug looks like a xmas tree? what do you mean?

derek burgess
412-417-9435
derekburgess.com
vanagon.posterous.com
On Oct 24, 2012 10:44 AM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <
kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:

> Check transmission fluid.  Drain and change if it hasnt been done in a
> while.  If drain plug looks like a Christmas tree then your van needs the
> present of a rebuilt tranny :-)
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
> On Oct 24, 2012 1:13 AM, "Steve" <loudmouth_70@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > New 'rrrrrrrring' sound in my 82 1.9na diesel 4 speed vanagon.  Looked
> > over the engine for any smoking parts, thought maybe something might have
> > been rubbing on something.  Nothing at an idle.  Not noticeable in 1st
> > gear, mostly hear in 2nd and still present in 3rd and 4th, but mostly
> 2nd.
> > it's a deep whine/rrrrring sound. It's strong and consistent, maybe it
> > fades in 3rd and 4th as the engine/road noise increase?   Nothing
> > noticeable at this point with the transmission and i can't tell that
> > there's a loss of power, don't have much to lose!  definite rrrrrring
> sound
> > though.  any ideas on where to start looking around?
> >
> >
> > thanks, Steve
> >
> > 82 Diesel 1.9 NA
> > Seattle, WA
> >
>