That sounds pretty extreme.

It is my understanding from many posts by list memebers over time, that
the auto tranny is rebuildable with ordinary hand tools found in the
typical home tool box. The manual tranny requires jigs to get it right.
You might want to consider going the "do-it-yourself" route. Might take
a bit of time the first go around, but you would certainly increase your
ability to take care of your machine in the future, as you would have a
beter understanding as to how things work and how to fix them. On the
other hand, if time is of the essence, the hire the job done. I would
recommend you  contact Daryl at AA Transmissions - he'a listed on
www.vanagon.com as a vendor/repair station. Get a quote from him. He's a
good guy and will tell you straight.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Tom LaLanne wrote:

>    I know this subject has been discussed often in the past, but I've still not really figured out how to access the archives.  The auto tranny on my '86 Westy is on its last legs.  Does anyone have good sources for used or rebuilt transmissions?  I live in the SF bay area.  My first conversation with an auto transmissions specialist was somewhat unsettling.  He estimated that a rebuilt transmission will be $3,000 plus installation costs.  Somehow, I'd like to think I can have this repair done for less money than that.  Any help will be appreciated.
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