Man.. We're totally on the same page.. Been thinking about the Peloquin as well... I'll be at Texas Busfest as well so we'll have to compare notes on the tranny rebuild / different upgrade... Abel. On Oct 6, 2014 7:07 PM, "Nathan Wood" <dart330@gmail.com> wrote: > While do some maintenance last weekend, I noticed my automatic was seeping > a bit of fluid where it joins the final drive. I had the entire unit out > this spring to have all the gaskets and fluids replaced along with changing > out the cooler to the FAS unit. This work was done by Darrel Cook in > Norman, OK, same guy McNeely uses, great mechanic. He was unable to > separate the automatic section from the final drive with the unit on his > workbench. The cast iron final drive had rusted the 2 pieces together. I > have since moved out of state so can't give Darrel another shot at it. > > I am thinking about letting the new local VW shop give it a try, but I > would be surprised if they could get it apart if Darrel couldn't and they > will probably charge me a lot to try. Or I could just keep driving it and > filling as needed and saving up for a rebuild. The bell housing is cracked > on the upper driver's side bolt hole, so I am already out a $750 core > deposit. If I go the rebuild route I definitely want to add a Peloquin > diff, so I am looking at $3585 for the rebuild ($1600 + $750 + $1235) plus > shipping. > > I am going on a 400 mile road trip this weekend to attend the Texas Bus > Fest, so will keep an eye on things. Anyone have any tips on getting these > separated or is it a lost cause? > > Nathan > Houston, TX > |
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