

| Subject: | 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works |
| From: | Rick Cooper |
| Date: | Sun, 16 Nov 2014 14:20:28 -0800 |
Just bought an 1987 2WD Westy with a faulty automatic transmission. Fell in love with these things this past summer but could not afford a nice, clean one so I picked up this one last week instead. It's in lovely shape but only reverse gear works. There is no forward motion in any of 1, 2 or D, though with both rear wheels off the ground, they will spin slowly. Based on the chart in the Bentley, looks like this could be the forward clutch, but I know darn little about these things. Looks like I'm gonna have to fix this since my wife refuses to see the country backwards. Being the curious type, I'm wondering whether I dare try taking it apart myself. Anyone have experience with rebuilding these? I've overhauled a couple of engines but never touched an AT. Does it require special tools? Also, is there a source for a rebuild kit -- can't see one on either the GoWesty or the Bus Depot sites. Rick
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