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ilovemydog
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Joined: April 24, 2004
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Location: Boston, MA
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 Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 3:13 pm Post subject: Ugh! Need transmission for an '83 Westy-Help! |
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Anyone know where I can get a transmission for the above mentioned van?
I just purchased this two weeks ago and this past weekend the thing went out.
Any help is greatly appreciated. |
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ilovemydog
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Joined: April 24, 2004
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Location: Boston, MA
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| Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2004 11:19 am Post subject: |
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i need an automatic transmission for an '83
air-cooled engine.
i MAY need an entirely new engine so any ideas on either would be greatly appreciated.
thanks |
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TeamSpatula
Samba In The Rain
Joined: February 03, 2004
Posts: 5212
Location: WNC
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Where are you? A lot of bigger cities have transmission shops which can rebuild an auto tranny, so you may be able to get it done locally. Also, that year's tranny is the same as the model used in some other VW's, so there may be an interchangeablilty there. (not positive, but I know the late bay automatics were)
Also, have you checked the fluid? Low fluid levels will cause it not to shift correctly. Sounds like you might need to find a trustworthy mechanic to check all that out.
Good luck.
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Alan Brase
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Joined: March 28, 2004
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Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa
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| Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2004 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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If you've got some mechanical skills, that tranny is not too hard to fix. Tranny shops can probably sell you a kit for about $200 that have most of the parts. Might be nice to have a parts washer and a good clean space to keep everthing in order.
Al
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