Perhaps the only service you need is for the valve body to be cleaned and fluid
changed.  John
On Tue, 2019-09-03 at 16:43 +0000, Stuart wrote:
> I have a 1986 Vanagon Westfalia GL 2.1L 2WD Automatic transmission sticks that
> in 2nd gear in the morning, when the vehicle is cold.  It usually takes 1-2 km
> before it will shift on it's own into 3rd gear.  I am located in Ottawa,
> Ontario Canada.
> What are the options and what questions/information do I need to move forward
> (pun intended).I phoned a few transmission shops/repair shops who said they
> "do not touch" Vanagon transmissions.  They were uncertain if rebuild kits are
> available.  Looking at e-bay I see that Pioneer 752078 Auto Trans Master
> Rebuild Kit is available for my vehicle year.Ref:
> https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Pioneer-752078-Auto-Trans-Master-Rebuild-Kit/383089055734
> What else would be required for the transmission rebuilder need to have to do
> this job?Should/can I continue to drive my vehicle without inflicting further
> damage?Comments/questions/solutions welcome.StuartOttawa, ONCanada