Check the cap itself very carefully for pin holes.  This is the usual cause
of leaks.  A little permatex at the base will cure the o'ring leak.

Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Philip Menchions <pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 1998 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: Govenor Cap O-Ring

> On Wed, 29 Apr 1998, Zac wrote:
>
>> Hey volks,
>>
>> It seems as though my transmission is leaking fluid from the seal of the
>> govenor cap.  I can't seem to find a supplier for the O-Ring for this
seal,
>> and i was wondering if anyone had one, and if anyone had experience with
>> this leak before.
>> Thanks so much,
>> Zac Schwarzbach
>> 86 GL
>>
> My '89 had a leak there as well. The repair was quite easy. All you need
>is an oil filter wrench that will fit around the govenor cover. Getting
>the O-ring wasn't much of a problem. Both the local dealer and foreign
>car shop had it. The spring clamp thingy that holds it on was more
>difficult to obtain. As for the ring remove the old one first and bring
>it with you to be sure you've got a match.
>
>Phil,
>'89 Westy