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Subject:Re: Seattle TRANNY rebuild for '89
From:Rachel Cogent
Date:Fri, 29 Jun 2001 13:57:32 -0700

Why not just get a used tranny from the junkyard? They are cheap, plentiful
and usually work well. Can you justify spending 5 or 600$ on a rebuild that
you may only need for 30,000 miles?

Entity Michael Schiesser spoke thus:

> I need advice on who to use in seattle for a tranny
> rebuild on an 89 VAnagon.
>
> THe O-ring leaks, and It has a real darn time getting
> into 2nd or 3rd for the first few miles of travel. I
> have been postponing this for about 6 months. NOt sure
> how much longer she will hold out. Its our only daily
> driver so I get nervous.
>
> Michael Schiesser
> 89 Westfalia
> Seattle WA