Magnetic plug. Metal shavings collect on it in a conical fashion, resembling
an abstract-art Christmas tree.
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derek Burgess" <ddb.graphic@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: strange whirrrrrring sound

> 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
>> >
>>