Re: [T3] AT "prefers" to not shift into 3rd :(

[Greg Merritt <gregm@vwtype3.org>]

<x-flowed>At 11:47 PM -0500 5/30/04, Russ Wolfe wrote:
> >
> Check the fluid level.

	Russ, I did checks (just posted in response to Bob's post). 
I'll do a proper warm test today to compare.

> Check the screen.

	I guess I'd better have a spare gasket on hand before I do 
this?  Or can I get away with re-using the one that's in there?  Was 
installed probably less than 5,000 miles ago.

> Check the vacuum modulator.

	In Bentley, I see there's a section for simply replacing the 
vacuum unit, and there are references to the unit in the pressure 
testing section.  How do I check it directly?  Hm, guess I should 
also check its hose?  And isn't its the hose the one that can get 
filled with oil?

> Check the govenor.

	Bentley says that its parts can get worn or dirty.  If it's 
dirty, will it be pretty obviously gunky?  If I need to clean it, 
would I use the nasty carb cleaner stuff, or some other solvent?


> Check the shift linkage and connector tightness.


	This current problem feels very different from previous 
linkage troubles I had, but I'll end up checking this, too.

	Thanks, Russ!!

-Greg

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