If I was charging $1700 for something I would probably claim that it should
be left up to me to do as well. A local top-flight tranny shop wants $900
for the job, which seems to be in the neighborhood of what other listees
have been quoted. Wonder what the other eight bills gets you at Go Westy?
I'm gonna rebuild mine myself, for better or worse. With the guidance of the
local guy (very knowledgeable and supportive fellow) the resources of the
list and the Bentley, I think I'll be okay- on the other hand, could be
famous last words. I reckon to do it for under $500. I'll let y'all know how
it turns out...

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Oliver Balson" <OJBalson@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 9:08 PM
Subject: Automatic tranny rebuild?

>I have a serious problem with my 91 automatic tranny with 100k miles.  Seal
> is blown and ATF is mixing in transaxle with gear oil.  COnsidering the
> mileage
> on the tranny, should I rebuild the tranny since its got to come out and
> apart anyway to fix it?  If so, does anyone have any thoughts on GOWESTY'S
> $1700
> rebuilt trannys?  Ive talked to some people who say the trannys are easy
> to
> rebuild, but some people (including GOWESTY) say they are extremely
> temperamental
> and should only be left up to experts like themselves.  I want it fixed
> right
> and dont want to spend a couple hundred now only to stick a bandaid on it.
> Any thoughts would be great, and thanks to Roger for all the input
> already.
> Much appreciated.  Oliver