Re: Tranny Problems.

["Rick Lackner" <Rick.Lackner@eskimo.com>]

On 23 Apr 97 at 9:48, Killa wrote:

> I posted a message a few days ago about a tranny problem that
> occuried with an 87 Scirocco (8v).  I spoke to a few different
> people at the dealership and other mechanics and the said that the
> tranny should be replaced.  But the cost that they are talking is
> very large.  My only other option is to get ride of the car, but I
> do not want to do that just as yet.  Can the work be done myself. 
> And if so.
> 
> 1. Should a transmission swap be needed?

Did you check the fluid as suggested by several here?  If so, what 
did you find and if you added fluid, what was the result?  We need 
this info to try to answer this question.

> 2. Can the old transmisson be rebuilt?

Yes, I recently paid $600 to have mine completely rebuilt (sweet 
price, most estimates were $900-$1200).  This does not include the 
labor to remove/replace trans in car.

> 3. With swapping the tranny, can any other a2 VW tranny be used in
>    its place?

Shawn answered this

> 4. Or just do and entire engine and tranny swap?

Only if you're rich :)
 
 
Rick    
hugacub@whidbey.net
rsl@eskimo.com
Riochard.Lackner@entex.com
85 Scirocco 8V  Wolfsburg
Everett, WA
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