I've got an '84 Westy Wolfsburg with automatic.  I was on my way to a
friends house to put a rebuilt engine in the van and noticed a whining
getting louder and louder.  Found the final drive nearly empty of oil and
full of metal.  Ring and pinion shot.  VW wants $1127 for new gear set.  I
found a used transaxle for $300.  What does everyone think; should I
replace the seals between the two sections on this tranny before I install
it?  I have a new torque converter seal; any other work I should do other
than fluid/filter and gear oil changes before I install it?  Thanks for the
opinions.
Steve Sandlin
'79 Transporter
'84 Westy
'00 New Beetle