Re: [T3] Automatic Transmissions

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 28 Sep 2000, at 22:53, William Whitaker wrote:

> A '71 Squareback recently became available that I just couldn't turn
> down. The transmission unfortunately is an automatic;

> Is there anything particularly to watch for in automatics?

They are quite reliable. Make sure that the ATF is between the 
dipstick marks with the engine/tranny warm and the engine running 
in Neutral.

Check, drain and refill the final drive. It takes GL-5 (!!!) gear oil. This 
is often ignored and leaks will lead to the distruction of the tranny.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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