Re: [T3] Tranny?

[Charlie <clncrew@erols.com>]

Charlie wrote:
> 
> Anybody know the cost of a new 4 speed Tranny, or what it costs to
> > rebuild?> Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe
> 
> In April I had my swing-axle 4-speed rebuilt  ('67 Square).  The guy
> removed the engine and tranny, rebuilt the tranny, put everything back
> together.  Replaced the throw out bearing ,fork, and return spring,
> painted the axle tubes (nice touch), replaced all the gaskets at the
> brake end and some other things that I can't remember without the
> receipt in front of me.
> 
> $827.43
> 
> Ya I know, probably on the steep side, probably got overcharged.  But
> I'm so anal, my car is very original and wanted to keep the original
> tranny.  Ya I know, no one's ever going to know.....
> 
> But on the other hand, this guy has been doing air-cooled VW engines
> and  trannys for 25+ years and is known as a perfectionist.  He has an
> excellent reputation out here in CT.
> 
> Also, he did it all while I was on vac¦»7óropped it off day before I
> left, picked it up the day I got back.
> 
> Seems a bit silly to spend that much when there's a hole around the
> headlight bucket in my fender, the paint needs redone, my front end
> needs some work.........
> 
> But, when I jack up the back of my car to do work back there, I smile
> knowing my friend has the same tranny it came from Germany with!
> 
> Charlie

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