Date:         Sun, 15 Jun 97 16:16:06 UT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Dennis Haynes" <dhaynes57@msn.com>
Subject:      RE: Vanagon transmissions

To Clarify the VW exchange policy, the core does not have to be rebuildable as 
long as the failure was mechanical in nature.  I other words, if the case was 
destroyed from a fire or accident, it is not acceptable.  If a gear went 
through the side, it is acceptable.  As for your profit,  If a unit is 
defective, will you make good or is the customers bargain now a bad deal.  
Make sure there is a good understanding.  I learned over the years that new 
parts mean they are new, not always good.  These are some issues that drive up 
the prices for parts suppliers and installers.
Dennis

-----Original Message-----
>From:	vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu  On Behalf Of IndianVic@aol.com
Sent:	Tuesday, June 10, 1997 11:08 PM
To:	Multiple recipients of list
Subject:	Vanagon transmissions

Fellow listees,

A few days ago I informed all you esteemed folks about my purchase of a
consignment of brand new OEM Vanagon transmissions as part of a package deal
involving some other stuff I had ordered from overseas. At that time I had
mentioned that I was in the process of inventorying everything, and would
have prices for you all shortly. Well, here they are:
The 094 series 5-speeds are $2200 ea. (available with either the 5cyl. or
inline 4cyl. bell-housings).- installation into a waterboxer Vanagon involves
a simple switchover of bell-housings. I have one installed in my 90-1/2
Westfalia, and it works great!
The 090 series automatics are $1995 ea. They are complete with torque
converters.
I only had ten of the 091/1 series 4-speeds and unfortunately, they're all
gone at $1995 ea. however, judging from the response I had, I'm going to look
into finding some more.
Now, I'm not making a killing on these. I am making a very nominal 10% on
this stuff.
Just to give you folks a price comparison, a "rebuilt" 4-speed at the VW
dealer is upwards of $2200. And that is with a rebuildable core in exchange.
These, on the other hand, are brand new, no exchange required. Shipping is
additional. I am also looking into getting some Syncro drivetrain stuff, as,
judging from the threads I've been reading, there's a lot of tired Syncros
out there needing stuff. I'll keep you all posted. If any of you folks are
interested in these trannies, either e-mail me, or call (714)771-3763
(work)9-5PST, or (714)283-2966.

Sincerely,


Vic Ahmed