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Date:         Sun, 3 Oct 1999 11:32:46 -0700
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Where is the best place to rebuild 2WD transmission?
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My 84 Westie is going into hybernation for the winter where I will remove the entire interior so I can sound proof it and insulate it as well as put new paneling up. The new sound system is also going in as well as a dual battery configuration.

While all this is going on I am wanting to get my transmission rebuilt. The problem with it is the ring and pinion is starting to go after almost 300,000km, no gear grinding or popping just a constant "grrrrrrr" noise as you drive.

So, is this a job for the above average home mechanic or should I leave it to the professionals? I have never opened a transmission before, but I do own the service manual and I am not afraid to purchase the correct tools to do the job.

On a related note, it is possible to install a taller final drive so I can install some 27" tires?

Thanks in advance!

-- David Marshall - - Quesnel, BC, Canada -- -- 78 VW Rabbit, 80 VW Caddy, 84 VW Westie, 85 VW Cabriolet -- -- 87 Audi 5000 Quattro, 88 2.0L VW Syncro Double Cab -- -- David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning http://www.fastforward.ca -- -- david@volkswagen.org (pmail) or vanagon@volkswagen.org (list) --


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