Re: [T3] AT Leak

[Greg Merritt <gregm@vwtype3.org>]

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	One possibility -- there's a tapped hole in the tranny body 
where a single bolt joins the bottom of the ATF filler tube to the 
transmission.  On my car, that hole is totally stripped.  ATF leaks 
out from that junction between the filler tube and the tranny body. 
This happens particularly after the car sits for a while -- I believe 
that the ATF from places higher up gradually makes its way down into 
the pan, raising the level at the bottom until it rises above this 
leaky junction.

	You might try taking your car to one of those do-it-yourself 
car washes.  Chose the engine cleaner setting and blast the 
transmission (hit the engine while you're at it) until it's clean. 
You'll then be able to watch for the leak and see its source more 
clearly for yourself.

-Greg

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