Re: [tech] Tranny rebuild/compatability Q

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/19/00 12:04:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
rapieper@yahoo.com writes:


> So...is this brilliant or a brain fart?  What ain't I
> realizing?  


*I* would look into just buying all new bearings and synchros though. It is 
not a fun job by any means and I would not want to have to do it twice. The 
circlips are a real bastard sometimes, and you want to do a bolt kit while 
you're in there as well which really should be done on a drill press. All the 
necessary rebuild parts should cost you under $300. The syncros are like $5 
each. Trans gasket set, $30 or so...etc.

Are the driveaxle bearings easy to

> replace, negating the need for the above scheme?



You need a press to do that.



> I've not been into a VW tranny before (but have done
> others), and I hear VW synchro replacement is doable
> for a competent home mechanic.


Yes, you can do it, but you will need a rather large work area, good supply 
of rags and hand cleaner...Good selection of tools, a drill press, a 
hydraulic press, and probably some other things I am leaving out.

Mike
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