Thanks for the info Frank, I wasn't aware of its purpose, or what type of
pressure was against it. That is very helpful.

Dave

On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 5:53 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:

>         This part is not available as far as I know.  I’ve come across
> this problem quite often and my solution has been to clean the area well
> and seal it with some sealing compound: JB weld, Epoxy, RTV Silicone etc.
>  All that plug is doing is covering an alternate hole for the dip stick
> tube when this tranny was used in another VW or Audi vehicle.
>
>
> On May 7, 2014, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
>
> > I have a spare automatic transmission from an '88 Wolfsburg Vanagon that
> > works fine, but it has a welch plug (what I would call it) in the forward
> > left hand side of the case that has pin holes in it, thereby leaking
> fluid
> > out. The plug looks very much like a "freeze plug"; a convex domed disc
> > with a circular sealing rim, only smaller, approximately 23.09 mm
> diameter,
> > installed vertically from the top. Some time ago, Dennis Haynes posted
> > about automatic transmission rebuild kits available at:
> >
> http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/sfnt.html?gclid=CLqb4InN9LMCFQeynQodBB
> > but they do not appear to illustrate or list this particular plug. Does
> > anyone have any experience replacing this plug, or have suggestions on
> > where to obtain one?
> >
> > I haven't approached the dealer (yet) about this one.
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank Condelli
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