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Re: [T3] automatic tranny woes


On 26 Jul 2001, at 9:27, cln353@casbah.it.northwestern.edu wrote:

> I have noticed that 1st gear is kind of a dog and likes to shift
> really, really early into the highest gear possible. Other than off
> the line, the tranny is great and shift smoothly and is very peppy. 

This sounds like your vacuum modulater is not adjusted correctly. 
This is covered in the Bentley manual.

> I have changed the atf with mobil 1 atf and the hypoid with mobil 1
> hypoid. The seals on the atf pan are also fine and don't leak at
> all. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

The most common leak is around the governor cover. It is just an O-
ring that needs to be replaced. These can be ordered from the 
dealer and are somewhat simple to install.

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

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