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----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Renz" <aircooledchris@EUCASAFARI.VENDIOWEB.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 9:44 AM
Subject: NorCal transmission available?

> Well, two VW's on the same day decided they didnt want to go anymore and
> now im looking at a dead 94 passat and an 81 vanagon with no 3rd gear.
>
> Anyone know where I can track down a new or rebuilt tranny for my
> aircooled 81 here in CA?
>
> also, any suggestions on if I should have my local shop just rebuild the
> one I have, or use mine as a core to get one already rebuilt and just
> have the local shop do the uninstall/reinstall for me?
>
> Im not sure which if these options is more cost effective than the
> other, and Ive never had  any of my cars over the years need any type of
> transmission work before so I just dont know what to expect in terms of
> cost....
>
> I know I could get a rebuilt tranny from the BD for around $600, but
> shipping it to here in Northern California and then sending my core back
> is probably going to be a little too pricey....
>
> any thoughts, tips, suggestions or misc tomfoolery is welcome...
>
> thanks,
> chris.
>
>
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