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72vwtype2
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 Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:58 am Post subject: Transaxle Rebuilder in the Pacific Northwest? |
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I am considering rebuilding my 1972 Bus Tranny. Any suggestions on any experienced rebuilders in the PNW?
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SGKent
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There is a German shop named German Transaxle in Bend mentioned from time to time here. You also have BigBore in Alaska depending on how far you are north. Rick Long is in Northern California.
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72vwtype2
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Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, shipping a Tranny to Alaska is a bit far but did read some good feedback on both German Transaxle (Bend) and AAtransaxle (Seattle).
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bummerbus
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I personally haven't had any dealing with Aatransaxle but can say I have spoken with (Daryl I believe) on the phone, seemed very nice and straight forward. A friend of mine had a watercooled transmission rebuilt by him a few years ago, and said he was great to work with. He is in fact going back to have another built for him soon. Only heard great things about aa.
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Davala
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I had german transaxle rebuild my 72 bus tranny back 2006. Its been going strong since with well over 100K miles on it since.
They are definitely getting my business again.
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Bleyseng
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Darryl at AA is in Duvall and does great work...I think his son is taking over the biz but he still is involved.
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TGOT
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Mark Wolter at Strictly Foreign is an interesting guy but the work I have seen is do is good. Located near Grants Pass, Oregon. He has an ad on here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1267728
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