Karl,
Thanks for the info. Just how easy is it? I'm a good problem solver but
when it comes to using my hands on anything but the simple mechanical
job I usually run into trouble. I'm more used to typing and sculpting
quite honestly.

You're right, I do need my van as it is a daily driver for me. It's
popped out of 4th for me twice so I can limp around town up to 3rd. If
I hear enough encouragement about doing the swap myself I'll give it a
go. What scared me away from it was calling the local shop who's book
told them they had to remove the engine as well. Is that just bunk? If
it's a bolt on bolt off type of job I'd be willing to tackle it. I
don't have much choice.

If anyone else on the list reads this please send along prices you want
for a tranny. If anyone has a 90 or 91 at a good price it'd make my
day.

Thanks again,
Chris
85 G-Limping around Nashville

On Nov 10, 2004, at 10:26, Karl Wolz wrote:

> Chris,
>
> If you need the van (sounds like you do) as your daily driver, get a
> tranny from a wrecking yard, listmember, etc., and, when funds are more
> stable, send your old tranny to Daryl and have him properly rebuild it.
> You can then sell the tranny you bought for what you paid for it.
>
> After a few swaps, you can do a tranny R&R in a couple hours.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of
>> Robert Harris
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 6:24 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
>>
>> Chris,
>> Sorry to hear it.  The Vanagon tranny is not an easy rebuild -- if you
> are
>> doing that route I would recommend a specialist, not a local
> rebuilder.  AA
>> Transaxle in WA have a reputation for doing great
>> work.  http://www.aatransaxle.com/  GoWesty and other vendors also
> sell
>> rebuilts; not sure how their workmanship stacks up against AA but
> that's
>> another option.  Whoever does it should use a new-style 3/4 slider to
> avoid
>> the stress cracks that sidelined your old transaxle.
>>
>> If you just want to get back on the road ASAP the cheapest choice is
> to get
>> a used tranny from a junkyard.  You could even put it in yourself,
> it's not
>> beyond the ambitious home mechanic.  But if you plan to keep the bus
> for a
>> long time, spring for a rebuild is my 2 cents.
>>
>> best,
>> Robert
>> Ithaca NY
>> 84 Westy "Busaru" EJ22
>>
>>
>>> Date:    Tue, 9 Nov 2004 13:58:17 -0600
>>> From:    Chris <chris@MCCLURKEN.COM>
>>> Subject: Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
>>> I'm convinced now of the 3/4 slider. Thanks to those who knew right
> off
>>> the bat, and thanks to those who held out hope for something cheaper.
> I
>