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Date:         Wed, 30 May 2007 19:04:52 -0400
Reply-To:     TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Tranny problems
Comments: To: cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM
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Bretts, You're going to get deluged with responses so I'll throw in my .02. Since you're out west, you got it made. If she's a keeper, hit up Daryl at AA transaxle (29924 NE 173rd St. Duvall, WA 98019. None better from what I hear on the list and that's good enough for me. If you're on the cheap, hit up Daryl anyway. Beg for mercy and promise to scrub the inside of his tailpipe with a toothbrush daily. At best he may be able to suggest an "alternative". Other than that, hit craigslist or the list for possible used units, grab a new clutch disc and some cold ones (for afterwards) and make a weekend out of it. If it's not a keeper, well, there's always the list. Someone will take it off your hands. Good luck.

TJ

Date: Wed, 30 May 2007 09:42:08 -0700 From: C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Transmission Woe

No wonder I couldn't adjust the shifter linkage. The 3rd/4th gear selector fork is loose on its rod. Something must have broken when the engine backfired while driving in 4th. I know opening up an old tranny is a very expensive proposition.

So, what is the list wisdom? Here's the situation: '83 full Westfalia with rebuilt engine, 40k. As you all know, overheated once. No leaks. Minor body rust in usual spots - lower driver door, middle panel on driver side. No other dents or broken glass. Original, functional interior. All camper gear, including fridge, stove, pump, and catalytic heater, work. No poptop or other seal leaks; tent, all curtains, and screens intact. Mounted Michelin X tires waiting to be installed. Brakes good. All instruments work. Aftermarket VDO tach. Spare ICU, front calipers, Bosch starter, complete rear hatch, etc. I paid $750 plus about $250 for waterpump, exhaust parts, gaskets

My budget is very limited and I know the transmission repair is mechanically beyond my skills and tools. Cunegonde was supposed to be my only car, since I rarely drive in-town. Should I: Sell her as-is? (Are *you* going to buy her?) Part her out? Install a used transmission? Store for the summer until I can afford a used transmission? Store for a year (remember, no car for me) while budgeting for a trans rebuild?

I live in Seattle; Cunegonde's in Portland and I can get her, or a transmission, to Seattle or Portland - very slowly!

All recommendations welcome. I'm very sad, knowing my summer of fun with my sweetie in a Westfalia, won't be.

-- Bretts

1983 1.9l WBX Ivory Westfalia "Cunegonde"


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