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IS My auto tranny finally giving up the ghost?



I've owned a few automatics.....this sounds like you're low on fluid. The
'crunching' may be very bad. Dunno though.

Good luck.

Dan Snow -TPA, FL
'87 16v Scirocco
'87 16v    -occo (? car-trailer)
'82 DIESEL Scirocco (*NEW and IMPROVED daily driver)
'81 Rabbit Sportruck
'87 16v Scirocco (back-up shell)


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-----Original Message-----
From: Neptuno [mailto:neptunonc@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 11:34
To: Scirocco-L
Subject: IS My auto tranny finally giving up the ghost?


Problem 
  Yesterday I got into the car and noticed that the transmission seem to be
slipping. I live on a street with a hill and was facing the top of the hill
(going up it). I also noticed that a crunchy sound from the tranny as it
engaged the next gear (2nd) a lag was felt then it feel into gear.
Last night while driving home a similar thing happened where while stopped
at a hill the tranny felt like it was slipping and then engaged. The problem
is most noticeable on grades rather than flat suffices, but there is still a
hint of it on any surface.   I have searched the FAQ, but there is a lack of
information. It is mostly info relating to Tips, and 4spd autos.   Can
someone on the know help me?   Things I have checked.   The fluid seems Fine
in color and amount. Nice reddish color with not much stink.   Visually it
looks dry at the pan with no apparent leaks.   Things I have bought and plan
to do   Got a new pan gasket set with strainer and gaskets
http://busdepot.com/images/parts/010398009.jpg
   
  Some Valvoline High millage Dextron III
  http://www.midwayautosupply.com/images/valvoline/atf_3X.jpg
   
  I was going to replace the strainer and pan gasket and fill it up with new
fluid and see if that does the trick, but I am uncertain about this. I had
never messed with the auto trannies before so it makes me worried not to
know what to expect that is why I am asking you all for input.  I know some
of you rag me for keeping Rodolfo an Automatic, but  I really need some help
on this one. Otherwise, I dont think I will make it to Cincy this year. Does
anyone have expirience with this type of Box?     Thanks,
El Tony


		
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