Just as a side note, I have talked with and dealt with Forrest at German
Transaxle several times.  He is a very knowledgable and good guy to talk
to/deal with.  When I sell a rebuilt tranny it is one that these guys have
done (especially now that Todd is MIA).  They are little more pricey than
some others but they have a really good warranty and actually add some
upgraded parts in thier tranny's to try and remedy thier ailments (like a
stronger piece in the Vanagon tranny that is supposed to make the common 3rd
and 4th gear breakage thing, a memory and not a recurring problem).
Just my 2 cents.
PS If you get your tranny through me it is cheaper than if you called them
directly.
Ken Wilford
Van-Again
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com