Vanagon Syncro AWD F4-2109cc 2.1L (MV) (1989)
Seals and Gaskets: All Technical Service Bulletins
Final Drive Housing Cover - Leakage
Group: 39
Number: 91-03
Date: June 30, 1991
Subject:
Final Drive Housing Cover Leakage
Model(s):
Vanagon With 090 Transmission from 1987 m.y.
Condition
Oil leakage from final drive oil pan/gasket.
Production
Oil pan gasket and bolts improved as of:
Production Date Code: 27011
Service
Transmissions with date code 27011 or lower, when vehicles exhibit oil pan gasket leakage, a new oil pan gasket and bolts must be installed.
^ drain oil from final drive assembly
^ remove oil pan bolts and discard
^ remove oil pan and gasket, discard gasket
^ clean gasket fragments from oil pan and final drive housing
CAUTION
Inspect oil pan for distortion or damage. Inspect the sealing surface for gasket fragments, distortion or other damage, especially around the bolt holes.
Always replace damaged oil pans.
^ install new oil pan gasket 2 Part No. 090 507 215
CAUTION
Use a beam type torque wrench. Damage may result from use of inaccurate "click" wrenches.