Thanks Jeff
I am not sure at all.  I have had my vacuum lines replaced here and there, so there could be a couple original left!

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> On May 13, 2015, at 8:06 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Are you certain this is a transmission issue? I don't know about the lurching forward part, but my '85 Weekender (also automatic) used to die when put in drive/reverse when cold. Replacing all the vacuum lines cured that.   Jeff
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> I have a 1987 Wolfsburg Carat tin top
> With auto transmission problems.
> In the morning when cold, 
> I start the van in park & it lurches forward.   When I leave from work 8 hours later, I put her in reverse to pull straight out of my parking space-she stalls or dies the first try.
> Do any of you have a recommendation for a transmission shop in the Vancouver Portland area??  I looked at the mechanic list you all put together but, I don't see a transmission shop in my area.
> Thanks for any thoughts!!
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