Eurovan vs AAMCO?

[Eurovanman2003]

So first of all... Hello from the new guy. Ive been looking at threads on this forum for years but never needed to post. (Unfortunately) I have just bought a Eurovan that now only works in reverse.

I realised I can get a rebuilt transaxle from GT or Go Weasty... but them being $4000+ and then $800 min to get them fitted (around where I am in Glendale,CA), it is a lot of money to lay out.

I'm wondering if anybody has had or heard of any experience with Eurovan transmissions being rebuilt by AAMCO?
I spoke to the guy there and he says he has two in right now, one with a compleat overhaul needed and was $4250 with warranty.

He also explained that it could be much less than this price, depending on what needs doing and that I could get up a 3 year warrenty for less than it would cost for the alternative pre-rebuilt transaxle.

What are your guys thoughts?

[TDCTDI]

Be careful when comparing the two, the go westy price does not include shipping to & from or the very strong possibility of not receiving a full core return value ($3500). If they deemed your core junk, that price + shipping + labor could be close to $10,000.
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[Eurovanman2003]

Hummm.... sounds like AMMCO is the more attractive option at the moment.

Thanks for your advice!

[visibleink]

If someone will rebuild yours locally I would go that route.

That's what I did - and it came with a 3 year warranty - and it's actually had to go back twice to work out the kinks.
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[fkahlert]

Ours was rebuilt locally by an ATRA shop that was recommended by our mechanics. Overall we ended up paying a little less than 5k by the time all was set and done (including cooler install). We had issues with replacement valve bodies (2x) and they ended having to do a bunch more work but it was all covered by a 2/24 warranty (national) and we had a loaner from them while the van was in the shop. Although I was unsure at first I am glad we did it locally as I can walk back in there for another 18 months if something goes wrong.

This EV wasnt their first Rodeo, they had another one before and a bunch of other VW cars, Sprinters, Mercs and US stuff waiting. These trannies are not rocket science apparently.

With warranty I'd go local again but I would also set expectation that other stuff pops up, like Axle replacements etc.

Florian
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