I was quoted "about $600" for the rear R&R from Leo's in Denver.  That just
pulling and replacing with rebuilt, not any work on the tranny itself.  Good
to hear the front diff is a lot quicker.

>From: Aaron Pearson <aarondpearson@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: Aaron Pearson <aarondpearson@HOTMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Average time to pull transmission, engine, etc.
>Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:40:20 -0500
>
>i am mulling over the idea of having my trans regeared (r+p).  my mechanic
>in boulder, co quoted $600 for trans r+r, and $170 for the front diff.  i
>don't know what his rate is, and he may be including a few dollars to cover
>the storage of my van for a week or two, and for crating.  i'll probably
>shop for a better rate, but's not like vanagon mechanics grow on trees,
>even
>in boulder.
>
>aaron
>'87 syncro westy ej22
>
>>From: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
>>Reply-To: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
>>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>Subject: Average time to pull transmission, engine, etc.
>>Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:02:48 -0400
>>
>>Hi All,
>>
>>I'm suffering from severe sticker shock. What is the average time to:
>>
>>1) Pull a syncro engine and transmission together
>>2) Pull a transmission (without pulling the engine)
>>3) Replace the clutch (with the transmission out)
>>4) Replace the transmission (with the engine still in)
>>
>>Any thoughts?
>>Chris
>
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