Date:         Sun, 18 May 2003 22:58:20 -0700
Reply-To:     wilden1@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: looking for transmission rebuilder in North Carolina for 1982
              aircooled 4 speed manual
Comments: To: daveshirin@ENERGYUNITED.NET
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I'v got a good 80-83 DK series box.(I know because I ran it for 20K)
Asking price $400.00 and yo keep your core worth $250/$300.
Best shipping is FastForward freight.
Ship from FastForward at DFW airport, probably about 35$ in feright.

Stan Wilder

On Sun, 18 May 2003 23:53:36 -0400 David and Shirin
<daveshirin@ENERGYUNITED.NET> writes:
> This is my first post to the list.  I have a 1982 aircooled Westfalia
> and just lost forth gear,  well I actually found fourth gear teath
> on the drain plug so I know where it went. :)   Trying to locate a
> "local" rebuilder in North Carolina who does vanagon manual
> transmissions.  The ring and pinion still look good and all the
> other gears are still working so I think its a good rebuildable
> core.  If not local who does a good job rebuilding these things for
> a fair price.  I found Rancho Performance industries in California
> who will do the job for $550 plus shipping.  Anyone have any
> experience with the quality of there work.  Should I insist on all
> new bearings?  What weak points should I upgrade now while its out.
>
>
> David White
>
>

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