Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:17:23 -0400
Reply-To: Matt Wolaver <mattwolaver@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Matt Wolaver <mattwolaver@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
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Thanks for your comments, they do make good sense.
I'm looking at FAS in Maine to do all the work.
Matt
On Apr 28, 2013, at 7:49 AM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> My opinion on this is that you should definitely seek a specialist that has
> done many of these. I have seen the work that local "Auto Trans"
> specialists do and it ain't pretty unless they have a history of doing VW
> transmissions. Usually they will be up front with you and tell you either
> that they won't work on VW transmissions or that they never have before.
> That is your cue to run for the door. Yes this trans isn't anything that
> special, and yes it isn't as complicated as other transmission out there in
> newer cars. However, an experienced specialist has learned many things the
> hard way (failures) that a person new to the transmission hasn't. Do you
> want to pay them to learn on your van? I wouldn't. I usually just use
> German Transaxle. They have the parts supply chain and the experience to
> get the job done right. The the completely rebuilt unit, put it in and
> move on with your life. Removing and replacing the auto trans is something
> that isn't difficult and pretty much any competent shop or skilled lay
> person can do. Leave the rebuilding to the specialists.
>
> That is my opinion. I have no financial interest in giving this advice,
> just trying to help folks out.
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 6:15 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Your looking at this from all the wrong angles. That auto tranny
>> in your Vanagon is a very common auto tranny used in many platforms of the
>> VW Audi group and maybe elsewhere. You do not need a Vanagon Specific
>> transmission shop. Almost any transmission shop that services and rebuilds
>> automatic transmission should be able to work on your Vanagon auto tranny.
>>
>>
>> On 2013-04-28, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <
>> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
>>
>>> There are not too many Vanagons
>>> with automatics in Michigan, at least around Detroit. So, good shops are
>>> hard to find.
>>
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Frank Condelli
>> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
>> '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & Lionel
>> Trains (Collection for sale)
>> Frank Condelli & Associates - Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the
>> Ottawa Valley
>> Vanagon Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems
>> BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, June 06 ~ 09, 2013
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
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