Date:         Mon, 7 Sep 2009 07:59:29 -0700
Reply-To:     dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 091 Tranny Value
Comments: To: Mike Frost <wasserleaker@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <2b9b38180909061207g132f3b29j1ce612621065ce6c@mail.gmail.com>
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Sounds like a core.
Are the exterternal cases in good condition?
Where are you located?

dylan

 



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From: Mike Frost <wasserleaker@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sunday, September 6, 2009 3:07:39 PM
Subject: 091 Tranny Value

Hi all,
I recently changed out my 091 transmission which is, of course, a tale of
misery and joy like all DIY jobs. Snagged a tranny at the u-pull-it for
$25!! (probably got a sympathy discount since I did it over two VERY cold
days). I had no idea what condition it was in. I originally planned to tear
it open and look around to make sure it was OK but was quickly stopped by
the cost of special tools and parts. So, I decided to just replace all the
seals I could reach from the outside and install it. Much to my delight, it
shifts as smooth as silk thru all gears!

So now I have this transmission that I removed which grinds going into 2nd
and 3rd and will pop out of 2nd if you let off the gas. Can I get any cash
for this one? How much? Should I save it for the (inevitable?) breakdown of
the current tranny?

Mike
1986 Vanagon GL "Wasserleaker"