Hi Daryl. Good to hear from you on my questions. Glad to know the why. In your opinion, are the auto tranny's really a home project? I know I would never tackle a manual tranny. Just wondered what pro thinks. TIA, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Daryl Christensen wrote: >>> Of course his policy could have changed, but last winter Darryl told me >>> that he no longer does automatic transmissions. >>> >> Curious. I wonder why? >> >> John Rodgers > > and magically, Daryl off AA Trans says.... > Because I never actually "enjoyed" doing them in the first place. Can't > "see" them work on the bench and there is too much of a comeback > problem for > all auto rebuilders to satisfy me..AND I am so busy with what I enjoy > doing, > I can't see taking on more hassles after 35 yrs in this business. I run > about 3 to 5%% give or take over a years time (around 300 units per > yr) and > most auto trans rebuilders that will confide in me say they have about > a 20% > return rate for one thing or another...actual shops and types may > vary, but > that is the average. I do these shops manual trannys as they trust me > more > than themselves...and visa versa...Daryl > > |
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