The vanagon AT is the same or very similar to the Golf and Audi
transmissions of that era.  Any shop/technician with experience with those
should be able to rebuild or overhaul yours.

Larry A.

On Sat, Apr 9, 2016 at 3:05 PM, Michael <mikewelldon@icloud.com> wrote:

> Thanks Stuart. So I'm in NH. Anybody know anybody in a 100 miles (AAA plus
> :) that can do the work well?
>
> I've called around here and Maine and haven't found anyone.
>
> Mike
>
> > On Apr 9, 2016, at 2:51 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > It's not possible for oil from the engine to get into the differential.
> That
> > hex plug is the differential fill hole, and the bottom of the hole is the
> > correct level when it's full. Draining is done by removing the pan, no
> oil
> > should come out when you remove the plug if you are on a level surface.
> >
> > You have ATF in the diff. The AT has a pump and functions using hydraulic
> > pressure.  You are pumping ATF into the diff because a seal has failed,
> and
> > there is no escaping a full transmission rebuild, other than swapping in
> a
> > good used one.  Should run around $2k if you remove and install the unit,
> > add $500 or so if the shop does it.  A used unit goes for around $500
> plus
> > shipping if you can find a seller willing to ship.  Check Craigslist and
> The
> > Samba.
> >
> > Sorry, but there is no other solution.  You can stop looking for one and
> > have a beer. :-(
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Michael
> > Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2016 10:36 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: The hits keep coming
> >
> > Many of you have replied with your expertise on the matter of a blown
> tranny
> > on an 88 auto. Or at least those kind of symptoms.
> >
> > Now here is a new development. I wanted to check to see if I could tell
> if
> > ATF was mixing with the differential so I unscrewed the drain plug and
> oil
> > literally came gushing out. When I closed it after filling a couple weeks
> > ago,it was a trickle which I believe means it was filled with close to
> the
> > 1.3 quarts that is recommended.
> >
> > Now, I also changed out the engine oil (it's an ej22 Subaru) and filled
> that
> > up right. Well, the engine oil is half gone and I believe that's what
> was in
> > the differential section. No visible leaks anywhere.
> >
> > Hard to tell if ATF was mixed in based on the Amberness of synthetic
> engine
> > oil and the purple color of the diff oil. Plus, it's quite surprising
> when
> > oil comes flying at your face while under the van.
> >
> > I don't really know what this could mean other than probably a good deal
> of
> > money to fix it.
> >
> > Any ideas on the matter?
> >
> > Mike=
>