I have a 1985 Automatic Vanagon that seem to be having some transmission
problems.  When driving at high speed (50+ mph) the van has a tendency to
slowly start to rev higher.  Similar to as if it was a manual transmission
and someone was lightly stepping on the clutch.  When I release and reapply
the gas the engine will work correct.  Also if I release the gas while going
downhill, when I step-on the gas the van will first act as if it was in
neutral reving to the red-line - then grab on the second attempt.

I took the advice of some of the fokes on the list and changed the
transmission fluid and cleaned the transmission filter.  I also checked the
final-drive oil and added about a 1/4 quart.  But the symptoms till persist.

One final item.  When I check the transmission fluid it reads 1 quart high!
Even though I added exactly  3.2 quarts as specified in the manual.  This
has always been the case with this van - the Transmission Oil always reads
high?  Clue?  I am checking on a flat surface engine idling in neutral.

So what do you think?  Need replacing?  I called  one place and the
transmission was $1800 dollars (ouch!).  Any ideas on where to get a new
transmission (new or used?)

Thanks for your help!

Paul Borghese
paul98@prodigy.net