Date:         Sun, 20 Apr 2003 07:19:31 -0700
Reply-To:     John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
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From:         John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: tranny suggestion Q
Comments: To: damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM
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I just replaced the tranny in my 90 w/ a used one and the whole process took several long days and some serious cussing (first time). My biggest problem is I'm 6'2" and the Carat I have sits a few inches lower than other vans. Even w/ it up on timbers I could barely get under. Next time it'll be easier and I'll put another 4" of timbers underneath it.

Before you do this, look for comments in the archives - esp from Stan. Oh, while your in there  you should think about the clutch/pilotbearing/main seal. Actually, getting the main seal and pilot bearing out took the most time, but I won't ever have to do it again.

One more thought -- with used trannys you pay your $ and take your chances. A friend pulled one from a wrecking yard and it it like new. the one we installed whines in 2nd and I'm thinking I'll be back under there at some point in the future w/ another one.

john
90 Carat