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>Jim,
>
>Thanks but unfortunately the easy things haven't helped. I changed the
>DEXTRON and cleaned everything in the auto unit and put synthetic gear
>lube (Mobil) in the final drive over a year ago. The new fluid helped the
>car's performance but never did fix the slipping problem. Now the slipping is
>getting dangerous (ie., on the interstate :-)
>
>I will probably have to drop the trans and swap it with one from a wreck and
>hope for the best.
>
>Eric
Have you tried adjusting the vacuum modulator (see the Bentley manual, but I
realize it may be too late for that.) Try turning the adjuster a bit
clockwise with the appropriate allen wrench. Make sure you have the correct
VM for your year. What year is it?
Jim
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Melissa Kepner Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org jadney@vwtype3.org
Laura Kepner-Adney
Madison, Wisconsin
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