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Date:         Fri, 18 May 2007 10:08:22 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Anyone interested in my Vanangon?
Comments: To: David Yates <dyates1@BIGPOND.NET.AU>
In-Reply-To:  <008601c79904$db0d4f70$6600a8c0@bluebox>
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I don't own an auto tranny vehicle, but there has been a lot of material generaed on the list about how much easier it is to repair an auto tranny vs a manual tranny. From what I have read, anyone with a reasonable home toolbox and some mechanical skills should be able to rebuild an auto tranny in their garage at home. Not so for the manual tranny. The manual tranny, as I understand it, requires the use of jigs for assembly - jigs not easily come by.

Good Luck.

Regards,

John Rodgers 88 GL Driver

David Yates wrote: > Dear Robert > > Sad news . . . BUT > > FWIW, my experience is that the cost of parts to rebuilt the auto > transmission is not that great and the actual work is NOT that difficulty > for someone interested in getting their vehicle going again - but requires a > bit of attention to detail. The satisfaction is almost as great as having > put a Subaru engine in several years back. > > Believe me, I know what it is to have a wife whose opinion of an aging van > are dissimilar from my own. > > Dave > Downunder > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > John Rodgers > Sent: Friday, 18 May 2007 12:36 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Anyone interested in my Vanangon? > > Robert, > > Sorry to hear of your misfortune. > > Rather than letting your beloved Carat go, it may be the time to upgrade > the engine to a Subaru for better power, greater reliability AND > increased gas mileage.. > > Those latter two are especially something to think about. > > Wish you the best. > > Regards, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver. > > Robert Campbell wrote: > >> Alas, a sad day for me has arrived. Very sad, I was so bummed out it >> has taken me two weeks to get to the point where I can write this >> email.... >> >> So, after 187,400 miles, the ATF cooler failed on my beloved 1991 >> Carat. Still running and I **could** drive it, but the damage is done. >> >> Anyone want to make me an offer? At a minimum, I have the GoWesty 15" >> wheels and tires (about 40K miles on them and the tread is STILL very, >> very good!). This was/is the best money I spent on my dear Vanagon. >> >> My Vanagon is located in Palm Beach County, Florida, ZIP 33437. >> Anyone want to make me an offer? >> >> Finally, as GoWesty.com states, if you haven't changed that ATF >> cooler, DO IT NOW! >> >> With the looming $4.00/gallon gas price, my move to NC and need to do >> some commuting, I cannot justify (read that as: the wife says "Get rid >> of it") repairing my dear Vanagon. >> >> I'll try to get some pics posted so you can see the Carat -- it's the >> VW White color FYI. >> >> Best of luck to one and all! >> >> -Robert >> >> >> > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.3/809 - Release Date: 17/05/2007 > 5:18 PM > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.3/809 - Release Date: 17/05/2007 > 5:18 PM > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.3/809 - Release Date: 17/05/2007 > 5:18 PM > > >


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