Date:         Mon, 17 Feb 2003 17:44:34 -0500
Reply-To:     Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
Subject:      Getting AT rebuilt
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I am in need of rebuilding the AT in our '86 Westy.  I talked today to a
reputable and recommended rebuilder here in town.  I had thought about
pulling the tranny and carrying it to them, but it is only $100 labor
additional fro them to do the R&R.  I figure that would also take out of
the picture any (real or suspected) possibility that I mess something up on
the reinstall.  They quote $325 for the labor including R&R.  They give no
indication how much the parts will cost.  They say this labor quote will
include replacing seals in the final drive.  This sounds pretty reasonable
to me.  I am wondering if they make a chink of profit on marking up the
parts.  What parts am I pretty sure they will need, that I can buy ahead of
time to cut that down?  I would want a new/rebuilt Torque converter.  And I
guess there is a gasket set they will need?  I think Frank Condelli once
pointed me to a cheap source for a "kit" for the trans.  Any help appreciated.
Edward