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Re: [T3] Auto Transmission - Oil in Vacuum Line


On 10 Apr 2004 at 18:00, Aaron Clow wrote:

> Anyway, I noticed that the vacuum line to the transmission had quite a
> bit of oil in it. Is this normal? It looked like black oil, not ATF? 

In cool weather, oil & gas vapor will condense there from the intake manifold, 
so this does not necessarily mean a problem. If you get a leak in the vacuum 
modulator the fluid will usually be obviously red.

> Also, anyone know of a quick-ship source for these gaskets? 

I have them if you can't find one locally.

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