If you love your van have it rebuilt. Buy another one used and your just going
to to get another headache. I had mine rebuilt 4 years ago $1100 wanted to
throw in the towel then but didn't.That turned out to be $22.91 per month. And
I expect to get another 5 years out of it.And life goes on   Marcus

Eric wrote:

> Waahhh!,
>         I just found out the second tranny for my '86 Westy (first one was
> the orignal and this one I bought used) is shot!!  I have been getting some
> horrendous quotes for rebuilds, parts and even used trannies!  Anyone have
> a suggestion for getting a rebuilt one or for parts or for a fairly
> certainly good one??  HEll, for the money I've been quoted I could buy a
> standard transmission van and swap it over with parts left over to sell!
>         Finally (tears) what would a nice, well running '86 Westfalia GL
> (working fridge, stove and engine) with no trans be worth?
>
> THanks,
> ERic