re
"There will always be those who need a complete rewamp,
especially in the coming years."

new words - hot dog !
re 'rewamp.'   I'll try to remember to use that one.

my transmission is freshly rewampified !  or is rewamped ?
how much does a transmission rewamping cost usually anyway ?
can one rewamp an engine ?

----- Original Message -----
From: "pdooley" <psdooley@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:58 AM
Subject: Re: transmission rebuild

> If you want details, open your Bentley manual.
> If you don't have a Bentley, get one.
>
> From previous discussions on this matter apparently the hard part is
> setting
> up the differential.  It requires shims loaded to a certain specification
> to
> properly locate the ring gear (I think).
>
> I'm sure an ambitious soul with time on their hands and patience could
> acquire the tools and knowledge to get this done.
>
> If you have a demanding job or family, may be better to pay Daryl.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Zolly
> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:31 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: transmission rebuild
>
> Daryl,
> If there is more to say, I  and many of us are willing to listen.  There
> will be soon a lot of them who want to open it up and do whatever they can
> to save good money.  These trannies are getting old, really.  If they are
> fixable in some economical way before they really get damaged inside, let
> them do it.  There will always be those who need a complete rewamp,
> especially in the coming years.
> Regards, Zoltan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "aatransaxle" <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 8:14 PM
> Subject: Re: transmission rebuild
>
>
>> From your symptoms....
>> Ist gear is bad..
>> 1/2 slider is bad if 1st is bad..
>> 4th gear is bad..
>> 3/4 slider is bad if it pops out
>> 3/4 hubs are all bad if not repl with updated ones...
>> Rebush the gear carrier housing so the mainshaft bearing will stay in
>> place.
>> Rebush case where 1/2 relay lever sits so there will be enough throw to
>> get
>> into 1st or 2nd.
>> Need I say more??? (because there is more...) Your guy should know this
>> stuff if he knows that particular tranny without being asked
>>
>> Any name brand gear oil generally works well if it changed on a regular
>> basis.
>> Good Luck
>> Daryl of AA Transaxle
>> (425) 788-4070
>> aatransaxle.com
>> 86 Syncro Westy
>> Zetec in the trunk
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "AD Felder" <dieseldoofus@YAHOO.COM>
>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 7:50 PM
>> Subject: transmission rebuild
>>
>>
>> ok, at the risk of starting a fistfight, I am having my 4-speed 091
>> transaxle rebuilt. Any opinions on lubricant for this? I am not big on
>> synthetics because they are not "backward compatible".
>>
>> This transaxle would not go into or stay in first gear. second gear holds
>> great but getting there is sometimes a little "iffy". no other known
>> problems, but what should I think about having done while the case is
>> open
>> that a rebuilder may not neccessarily do without asking? Is replacing 4th
>> gear still an issue (popping out when worn)? special synch rings?
>> anything
>> special?
>
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