--- "Steve Blackham" <steph@uswest.net> > wrote: >Now I have to find a new tranny. Does Rancho Performance sell >direct? (I need a trip to a warm place and would like to see if this >core is worth anything before I spend money on shipping.) What other >vendors do you recommend? Steve: One thing to consider is the core charge. I checked with Rancho a couple of months ago and was told the core charge for a type 2 tranny is $400. I checked with a few other tranny shops that advertise in the VW magazines, and they all had similar core charges. What they don't tell you is that your tranny has to be re-buildable, and if it's not, you don't get your core charge back. Also, you have to pay to ship your old tranny to the shop you buy the new one from. I talked to Weddle engineering, and they had a lower core charge, and I was told that they would refund part of your core charge if parts of your old tranny are re-usable. Also, they seem a lot more inclined to use custom gear ratios than most of the other shops. I'll probably buy from them when I decide to splurge on a new tranny. Jim Hood 71 Bohemoth Panel Bus _____________________________________________________________ http://mail.dogomania.com - Free email for dog enthusiasts. |
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