Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 09:46:43 -0700
Reply-To: Arlene Sondergaard <arlensondergaard@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Arlene Sondergaard <arlensondergaard@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Transmission issue
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Stuart
Thanks for the shop tip!
I have some excellent avenues to explore. Thank you all for taking the time to think this out!
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 13, 2015, at 9:14 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> GT offers a two year warranty, sometimes longer. You should check your
> receipt. A good VW shop can check the fluid, sometimes the cooler fails and
> coolant mixes with the ATF.
>
> The '87 Westy my son just bought had a GT rebuilt auto installed by European
> Motors at 918 SE Stephens St in Portland. I spoke to Ray, the owner, about
> the work he did on this van over the years, and he seemed knowledgeable, but
> I have no direct experience with this shop.
>
> I'd run it over there or some other good VW shop, and don't wait too long,
> these things only get worse (and more expensive). Good luck!
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arlene Sondergaard [mailto:arlensondergaard@gmail.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 9:02 AM
> To: Stuart MacMillan
> Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re: Transmission issue
>
> Stuart
> I got a rebuilt from German Transaxle 2 years ago. There is no way i can go
> all the way down there any time soon. That's why I was hoping someone had
> experience with a transmission shop around here. I was hoping some sort of
> adjustment would take care of it!
> Thanks though.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>>> On May 13, 2015, at 8:36 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Any good VW shop in Portland will simply send your transmission to
>> German Transaxle in Bend, or you can go there yourself and have a mini
>> vacation for the $300 it will cost to ship your core there and the rebuilt
> unit back to
>> Portland. www.germantransaxle.com
>>
>> Stuart
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
>> Behalf Of Arlene Sondergaard
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 7:04 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Transmission issue
>>
>> I have a 1987 Wolfsburg Carat tin top
>> With auto transmission problems.
>> In the morning when cold,
>> I start the van in park & it lurches forward. When I leave from work 8
>> hours later, I put her in reverse to pull straight out of my parking
>> space-she stalls or dies the first try.
>> Do any of you have a recommendation for a transmission shop in the
>> Vancouver Portland area?? I looked at the mechanic list you all put
>> together but, I don't see a transmission shop in my area.
>> Thanks for any thoughts!!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone=
>
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