Date:         Sun, 26 Oct 2003 09:14:13 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: 84 Automatic Final Drive Rebuilder?
Comments: To: Binns Handy <bhandy@ROCHESTER.RR.COM>
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A whine developing after running with no oil indicates bearing or gear
damage. The gear set is extremely expensive. I suggest dropping the pan
and checking the ring and pinion gear condition. If it is damaged, then
look for a used assembly.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Binns Handy
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 6:49 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 84 Automatic Final Drive Rebuilder?

The final drive in my 84 1.9l automatic went dry and is now whining.
The
ATF and gear lubes have not started mixing yet, but itıs just a matter
of
time.  Can anyone recommend a machine shop on that rebuilds these?  Iım
in
Rochester NY, so would like to have the work done on the East coast.
Iıve
read nice things about German Transaxle in Bend OR, but freight there
and
back would be pricey.

Thanks,

Binns Handy