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On Thu, 2003-01-09 at 08:28, Jim Adney wrote: > > I THINK there is a piston and push rod behind the VM that can come out > accidentally when the VM is removed. I think it is more likely to be removed by > the owner for curiosity's sake and perhaps it could have been forgotten. When > you open the pan (and drain the ATF) you should also remove the VM and feel in > there so verify that there is a small dia pushrod that would fit down inside > the throat of the VM. > > I suppose it is also possible that he broke that push rod off. > > If he replaced the VM, it is probably not the correct one, nor has it been > properly adjusted. I can send you the correct part # from home tonight. This > was a 71, right? This problem alone should not keep it in 1st gear. > There should be a valve piston, a push rod about 1/8" diameter and 2" long, and a spring. behind the Vacuum Modulator. The piston should have a hole in the end that the rod fits into. The spring should be go between the Modulator and the piston. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT (It drove) '71 FB AT '65 Bug (not running) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/