Best way to "flush out" a dirty tranny? HELP!

[mardak at cogeco.ca (Mark)]

> -----Original Message-----
> Bad news...  I sold a tranny some time back that got the teensiest bit
o'
> water in it.  The bearings cratered within 5K miles.  If it was
outside,
> then
> more than likely water is in there as well, and the bearings are eaten
up
> with
> rust...  I don't think flushing it is going to be your biggest
problem...
> 
> I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news...  :-(  Good Luck,


I don't believe the tranny sat outside too long (the guy mentioned
running it in his Rabbit less than a year ago.  Everything moves
smoothly, and the gears seem to engage no problem.  I don't believe
there is any water in there.  I drained the oil and I didn't see any.
Peeking into the speedo hole with a flashlight showed a bit of
"dirt"-like stuff in there though - which is why I want to flush it.

I'll try the diesel fuel flush - that's a great idea guys!

Thanks!

Mark.
75
77
80 S
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81 S  2.0 ABA/JH/4K


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