<VV> PG questions

[Harry Yarnell]

One that doesn't believe in 'repairs in a can', I can truely recommend a 
product from Seafoam called Trans Tune. Have used it for issues with 
automatics that had symptoms of stiff/leaky internal seals.

harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: "Kinzelman, Andy" <akinzelm at greatnortherncorp.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> PG questions


> Could be dried seals, Maybe time will heal? Maybe some wonderful 
> transmedic product to soften seals....  An old trick was a few ounces of 
> lacquer thinner added to soften seals and cut varnish. Use this at your 
> own risk!
>
> Frank DuVal
>
> Kinzelman, Andy wrote:
>> Guys,
>> I had differential issues with my 63 Monza, so I swapped a long disused 
>> PG transaxle into it two weekends back.
>> I used the existing TC - as the 'new' transaxle had none.  I also gave it 
>> a new modulator, but I did not mess with the low band adjustment.  The 
>> fluid left in the trans looked good - I just topped it up; it is not low. 
>> The bottom of the pan is moderately dented; I plan to change it 
>> relatively soon.
>> Sometimes the trans shifts like a champ - but sometimes it surges badly 
>> when upshifting (often worse when cold; but not exclusively).  Also, 
>> sometimes if I let it idle in neutral it won't go into gear right away 
>> when I shift into drive.
>> I have been working on the theory that it has to flush some old 'gunk' 
>> out; and that when I change the pan , filter, & oil it will be happier. 
>> Is this realistic; or should I be looking at something else?
>> Thanks,
>> Andy K.
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