Re: ATF in my dipstick!

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

>
> >Quick question.
> >
> >A guy at our shop suggested to me that instead of putting transmission
> >oil in my tranny just use ATF instead... anyone hear of this or ever
> >done it before?  It's news to me...
> >
> >Marie
>
>
>And this "guy" is a mechanic?? What a dumbass. After you punch him in the
>eye, (give him a little time to regain his wits ) remind him that its a
>manual tranny and its NOT a Honda.


I gotta agree with Shawn here. ATF does NOT go in German transmissions. Nor 
does it go in Honda tranmissions (30W don't ask me how I know :). I just 
recently drained ATF out of a customers '88 Gli 16V it was making a terrible 
noise from the tranny. But, alas it was too late. Damage was done :(


Chris DeLong
ICQ#45030867
Seattle, WA USA
'80 16V Rag (Scirocco of course)
'80 Rocco (new!)
'78 Scirocco
'82 GLI
'80 'Vert
'65 Bus (ugly, but good for campin' W/toaster oven)
'61 17 Window


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