I ordered a "how to" CD from Long Enterprises: http://www.longenterprises.com/Rebuilders_course_photo_gallery/ Though it may not apply directly to your 5 speed, it certainly shed some light for me. I drew the line at transaxle rebuild. ;) A link to tools they sell: http://www.longenterprises.com/vw_transaxle_tools.htm
On 4/29/15, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > ...I know, a subjective question, but is it possible for a home > mechanic to rebuild a manual Vanagon transmission with only the normal > tools in the average home shop?... Is there anything in the rebuild > process that takes huge expensive machines or VW Special tools that one > couldn't 'make' at home?
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