Date:         Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:39:21 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: AAMCO???
Comments: To: Fred Brittain <vanpire@CITLINK.NET>
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Hi,
There's nothing very exotic about a Vanagon AT.  Basically the same
inside as one from a Rabbit.  A number of list members with no previous
AT experience have rebuilt them.  Aamco should be able to handle it if
they are at all competent at that particular franchise.

Larry A.

Fred Brittain wrote:
> Volks,
>
> I've become desperate regarding my auto trans. It hesitates going into
> reverse,
> and will not shift (unaided) from second to third. No one around here
> (Moab, SE Utah)
> will touch it. No one in Grand Junction (closest burg of any size) will
> look at it except
> AAMCO. It feels kind of  like going to Earl Schieb for a $29 paint job.
>
> If anyone can give usable counsel or advice it would be greatly
> appreciated. Could AAMCO
> actually do the job? Could there possibly anyone on the list from CO
> west slope that may
> know of a mechanic?
>
> Lastly, my real problem is my wife's Volvo 240. It's auto trans will not
> go into
> overdrive. She's ready to take it to SLC, rent a car and run up a BIG bill.
> Could it be that the great wisdom of the list could provide the name of
> a shop within
> 200 miles of Moab that could repair both trannies?
>
> Any and all advice greatly appreciated. Will make an appointment with
> AAMCO if all
> else fails.
>
> Fred Brittain
> 89 Westy
> 98 NB TDI
> wife's  92 Volvo 240 wagon
>