A whine developing after running with no oil indicates bearing or gear
damage. The gear set is extremely expensive. I suggest dropping the pan
and checking the ring and pinion gear condition. If it is damaged, then
look for a used assembly.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Binns Handy
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 6:49 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 84 Automatic Final Drive Rebuilder?

The final drive in my 84 1.9l automatic went dry and is now whining.
The
ATF and gear lubes have not started mixing yet, but it�s just a matter
of
time.  Can anyone recommend a machine shop on that rebuilds these?  I�m
in
Rochester NY, so would like to have the work done on the East coast.
I�ve
read nice things about German Transaxle in Bend OR, but freight there
and
back would be pricey.

Thanks,

Binns Handy