Chris, Sorry to hear it. The Vanagon tranny is not an easy rebuild -- if you are doing that route I would recommend a specialist, not a local rebuilder. AA Transaxle in WA have a reputation for doing great work. http://www.aatransaxle.com/ GoWesty and other vendors also sell rebuilts; not sure how their workmanship stacks up against AA but that's another option. Whoever does it should use a new-style 3/4 slider to avoid the stress cracks that sidelined your old transaxle. If you just want to get back on the road ASAP the cheapest choice is to get a used tranny from a junkyard. You could even put it in yourself, it's not beyond the ambitious home mechanic. But if you plan to keep the bus for a long time, spring for a rebuild is my 2 cents. best, Robert Ithaca NY 84 Westy "Busaru" EJ22
>Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 13:58:17 -0600 >From: Chris <chris@MCCLURKEN.COM> >Subject: Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions >I'm convinced now of the 3/4 slider. Thanks to those who knew right off >the bat, and thanks to those who held out hope for something cheaper. I |
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