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On 11 Apr 2002, at 9:27, Ian Ruinaard wrote: > The tranny & TQ were completely drained completely & new fluid (Dextron II) > put in. The TQ seal on the gearbox was replaced & the tranny pan gasket was > replaced with a home made paper gasket - (Trying to get an OE cork gasket in > South Africa is like trying to find hens teeth). I filled the tranny with > about 5 litres of fluid. You didn't mention the gear oil which is separate and necessary for lubing the differential. You should replace it with GL-5 gear oil. > The car has now stood for a few days in the garage & the tranny is dripping > fluid again. > > Could it be overflowing somewhere or must I start going through the seals. > If I need a full seal kit I will probably have to import it from the States > which will be pricey the current rate of exchange. The most common things to check are the output shaft seals and the O-ring that seals the governor cover. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe