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<x-charset windows-1255>One more question: assuming I manage to isolate where the leak is coming from, are the gaskets still available, and where from? Daniel Baum > On Sun, 2002-04-07 at 08:36, Daniel Baum wrote: > > I've just made a nasty discovery. There's red ATF leaking from somewhere > > onto the outside of the transmission case. I have recently topped up the > > ATF, as it was extremely low. Now we know why, although it could have taken > > around two or three years to get that low. There are just a few drops on the > > rear of the case, and no puddle on the floor. > > > > Bentley says it is a leaking converter oil seal. Are there any other > > possibilites and is it something I should even think about fixing myself or > > should a pro do it? Is it something I can live with while I am restoring the > > car, and get it fixed at a later date? > > > > > Several places to look for a leak on the automatic. > The o'ring on the end of the dip-stick tube where it goes into the > trans. > O'ring around the governor cover. > Pan gasket. > Torque converter seal. > O'ring/gasket between transmission and differential. > > There is are some things to remember about checking the ATF on our > automatics. > Check it with the trans at operating temperatures. > Check it with the engine running and in neutral. > Check it on level ground. > The distance between the marks on the dipstick is only about 1 pint. > Don't overfill the transmission or it might leak. > > -- > Russ Wolfe > '66 FB MT (It drove) > '71 FB AT > '65 Bug (not running) > russw@classicvw.org > http://www.classicvw.org > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > </x-charset>