Date:         Sat, 27 Nov 2004 00:03:51 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: auto tranny noise
Comments: To: Daryl Christensen <aatransaxle@DIRECWAY.COM>
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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
>
>