Date:         Mon, 6 Oct 2014 20:05:10 -0500
Reply-To:     Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Automatic / Final Drive Seperation
Comments: To: Nathan Wood <dart330@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CADR6isXh54he3g=hV_qDz8sfsWWcVWTG_SvcWPz7hrnjOS=VEQ@mail.gmail.com>
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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
>