Todd,

If you could take but a minute and explain (perhaps again;  sorry if I
missed it the first time) what the differences are between the various
vanagon transmission models and, especially, what's the difference between
the 091 "generations", I think it would be very helpful.

It would also be *very* helpful if you could advise us how to determine
which model of transmission- including "generation #" we have in our
various vanagons.

Having just encountered the dreaded, but inevitable, leaking head gasket
problem in my '91 Westy (@75K), I'm trying to figure out what other
expensive 'routine maintenance" items I need to start planning for.

-Wes

> Date:          Mon, 15 Feb 1999 03:35:05 EST
> From:          Todd Hill <Jwilli941@AOL.COM>
> Subject:       Re: 091 transaxle prices-reply

>  rwill@DIGITECHS.COM writes:
>
> << Well, I bought a used 091  for $300 and was quoted a price
> of $400 - $450  for a rebuilt 091 transaxle from three different
> sources. >>
>
> If you can get a high quality rebuild for those prices I'd say go
> for it.  The 2nd generation 091s that Dr. Williams would use
> in his '82 Westy would sell for $750 from me.  I can see $50-
> $75 here or there but a $350 difference?  I wonder just what
> goes into a rebuild that is that inexpensive.
>
> -Todd Hill
>  VolksWerks Transaxles
>  Olympia, WA
>  360-412-0948
>

Wes Neuenschwander
Seattle, WA
wesn@eskimo.com