Ok.. need some advice...

[jlagnese@massed.net (John Lagnese)]

If it ain't broke ... Leave the tranny if its working well. Check fluid level.

John

Robert Luhrs wrote:

> I have an 88 16v.. it needs a bunch of stuff.. but a bunch of stuff is
> already good on it.  I took it to a place I trust to get their thoughts on
> it, and their recommendations added up to a bunch of money, but
> would mean that I would prolly be set for a good long while.. Here is
> the rundown:
> Replace Tranny with rebuilt one, Replace Clutch, replace all tranny
> seals/diff seals.  Replace motor mounts, timing belt, all other belts,
> replace valve cover gasket, rebuild entire shifter (shifter
> base/connecting links/EVERYTHING).
> total cost including all parts/labor/tax/etc was about 2500 bucks.
> Granted, I would be unable to sell the car to make that money back..
> but I don't want to.. I want to drive it for a few years without having to
> worry about it.  Brakes are all fine, suspension is all fine, body is
> fine..
> Thoughts?
> I can make it about 900 bucks cheaper by not replaceing the tranny
> and just hoping that I don't end up needing to do that anyways in the
> near future (around 170K miles on car)
> I realize 100% that I could make this cheaper by getting the parts
> and doing the labor myself...that is not really an option, my
> weekends are all committed to other activities until around
> december, and I have no garage/driveway where I could do random
> bits night by night..
> So, thoughts?
> Thanks,
> Rob Luhrs
> 88 16v
>
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