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Re: [T3] automatic tranny


On 24 Mar 2002, at 8:07, Cody Andresen wrote:

> My '70 fastback barely gets to 15mph before shifting to second... 
> even under full load.  not having much experience servicing this auto 
> tranny, where should i start with my diagnosis.

It is most likely that the vacuum modulator on your AT was replaced at some 
point and never adjusted as it should have been. This adjustment is well 
covered in the Bentley manual.

You should start by verifying that the VM is properly hooked up and that it is 
not leaking fluid (see if the hose is filled with red ATF.) If that all appears fine, 
consider going thru the adjustment proceedure. If you don't have the tools 
necessary, try turning the adjustment screw in one turn then take it for a 
drive. See if that helps and then repeat until you get to someplace that 
seems better. This will take a while.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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