Hello, Other than trying to save a dollar by installing a used component why would you want to? What if after installing the used trans you still have the same vibration? Did you pay someone to R&R this unit? Well, there's money out the window. Did you do it yourself? Well, there's time out the window. How will you get reimbursed from where ever you got the used trans from? << 2) Anybody fix their own syncro transaxle? How hard is it? >> I don't know what 'the book' says it should take but I'd have 12-16 hours into a big job like this. For the inexperienced without the special tools required then the sky's the limit on time. Just how difficult is it? I wouldn't want this transaxle to be the first for anyone to do. Better to start off with a Beetle trans to familiarize yourself with the general layout then then I'd still think hard about subletting it to a professional. OTOH- I know a couple of nonprofessionals who have successfully rebuilt their 2WD or Syncro trans. You will have to be the judge as to your skill level and if you really want to do this. Either way-Good Luck! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948 |
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