Arlene, Call German Transaxle in Bend - 541.382.7723 and talk to them. They're an excellent rebuilder and they do automatics. Richard
> Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:50:09 -0700 > From: arlensondergaard@GMAIL.COM > Subject: Transmission mechanic > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I have a 1987 Wolfsburg vanagon that needs some Transmission TLC. > I earlier (month ago) had a repeated "Clunking" while driving My > mechanic said it could not be the transmission and was probably the vent > hoses for my gas tank. Since he dropped my gas tank and changed them, I > have not heard the clunking sound. BUT, today after stopping at a stop > sign and starting off again, the van completely died except for a > loud clacking that slowly stopped. I restarted van and got home(withing a > mile). > > Transmission fluid level ok. But, this time Im going with my gut feeling > to get the transmission checked or rebuilt. > I called AA Transaxel who says he doesn't do automatic transmissions. > He directed me to Eds Transmission in Northgate near Seattle/Tacoma. > > The question: Is there a trustworthy VW savvy Transmission expert in the > Portland area? > I do not want to drive to Seattle with this problem. > Default is to start driving N. and somewhere around Longview call AAA ( I > have premium coverage) and have the van towed to Northgate. > > Thanks, > Arlene Sondergaard > (same person, new e-mail) > Washougal, Wa |
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