It is magnetic.  So if it has a bunch of shavings on it then it will be
tree shaped instead of looking like a stick.

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
Phone: 856-327-4936
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On 10/24/2012 1:49 PM, Derek Burgess wrote:
> 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
>>>
>
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