Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:25:27 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
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The master overhaul sets are available through a number of on line
suppliers. The auto tranny industry has its own sources. I do like to get
the seals between the auto and final drive from the dealer as the ones in
the kits are not quite right. Look for parts here.
http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/sfnt.html?gclid=CKbmmt7556sCFcjc4AodMj
aGIw
If only the auto section needs service it should be less than the 12.6
hours. Challenge them to be reasonable for marking up the price of the
parts.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Daniel Rotblatt
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 7:13 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
Dennis,
I was curious what a shop would charge to do it so when I get some bids I
could get a feeling whether they are jerking me around or not. Honestly, in
my younger days I would do it myself without thinking twice. But at 54, I
have little desire in climbing under the car and pulling the trans, etc. On
the other hand, if we're looking at $7-800 or more difference (which we may
be) and I can find a good rebuild AT in the L.A. area (which is likely - I
just don't want to deal with shipping a trans) I might consider it. I'm
fine mechanically - I completely rebuilt the engine on my spit this last
spring (and it runs awesomely now) so swapping out a transmission is
daunting only in a physical way.
This place has a rebuilt AT with the converter and final drive for $1600 or
$1800 (depending on the warranty). $700 core charge, shipping...
http://www.germantransaxle.com/catalog/volkswagen/vanagon/automatic-converte
r-final-drive-complete-/
Dan
Los Angeles, CA
"Winky" the '85 Westy Weekender
On Oct 13, 2011, at 3:47 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Are you looking to buy one and swap it yourself or have as hop do it?
> This is a simple transaxle set up and most any competent transmission
> shop should be able to take care of it for you. The book says 12.6
> hours for overhaul including remove and replace. I would recommend
> replacing the torque converter (they get rebuilt) and cleaning, pressure
testing the oil cooler.
> Parts prices will vary depending on needs starting with the "Master"
> overhaul kit. Any hard parts like the pump or gears-shafts will add to
> the cost.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Daniel Rotblatt
> Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 5:35 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Cost of AT rebuild?
>
> Though I'm going to try an additive to my slipping transmission
> (Lucas), looks like it will need a rebuild sooner rather then later.
> I was wondering how much a reasonable bid would be for a rebuild?
> It's an '85 automatic transmission, 3 speed. The basic standard. The
> AT is slipping when speeding up after going around a turn. I've
> recently had the fluid changed, it was overfull before and it's
> slipping a little more now though the fluid is at the right level now.
>
> Dan
> Los Angeles, CA
> "Winky" the '85 Westy Weekender
>
