Date:         Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:23:37 -0500
Reply-To:     Robert Harris <rdh24@CORNELL.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Harris <rdh24@CORNELL.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
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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