Re: [T3] ATM owes

["Tom Cloud" <computerspace@hotmail.com>]

Hello Martin,

Say, could you supply me with the phone number for the company you
mentioned below? I wonder if they do mail order? Thanks for any info
you can provide. I have a '69 Fastback AT myself.

Happy Holidays,
Tom Cloud



>Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 09:34:57 -0600
>From: Martin Peitz <peitz@HiWAAY.net>
>To: type3@vwtype3.org
>Subject: Re: [T3] ATM owes
>
>I hate to disagree, but I think it is unnecessary to send out any part
>for relining or such.
>A complete rebuild kit for a type III A/T is $90 and includes all seals
>and clutches. The only things not included are the brake bands. These
>are about $15 each new.
>
>For these price I wouldn't mess with relining
>
>For purchasing these parts I can recommend the Company "Transmart" here
>in Alabama (Florence). They also have a web page. Most parts in the kit
>were original VW (I don't know how they do it).
>
>They can also build torque converters from scratch.
>
>A/T's are great.
>
>Martin Peitz
>
>
>
>> 
>> > On dissembling the ATM, the 1st gear band has come unstuck
>> > due to adjustment lug breaking  (still haven't located it) on band
>> > because of either overtightening or fatigue.  This has caused
>> > the support fork to to jamb on the band causing a small amount of
>> > scoring on the clutch.
>> 
>> I have had a bit of good info from a local AT shop.  At least they
>> were willing to talk a bit.  You might find that they could send your
>> band (or another one) out and get it relined.  If oversized linings
>> can be had, and if there is enough beef on the clutch to allow a bit
>> of machining then it should be fine.  Your best bet is probably to
>> try to find such a place and see if what they can fix you up with.
>> 
>> They will probabaly be cooperative at least as long as you are
>> offering to buy parts through them.
>>
>
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