[s-cars] what does an audi transmission weigh? shipping questions...

[Tom Green]

Try for R&L Carriers/Gator Freightways if available.  I think they  
will have the best rates.  The shipper can just strap it to a pallet  
and have it picked up.  If it is an individual, he can
take it to the terminal and they will put it on a pallet for  
shipment.  But, whatever carrier you choose, freight is the best  
way.  There is a plastic container they are shipped in, but
if fluid leakage is eliminated, it's not necessary.  Bob Pastore also  
had some generic containers for overseas shipment.
The engine with accessories weighs 381 lb with pallet.  The  
transmission about half, so plan for how to handle it before it  
arrives.  Probably little reason to have it dumped on your
driveway instead of picking it up at the terminal on your schedule.

On that route, it may come by train anyway, by piggyback trailer.

Tom

> Dave Dawson replies:

> I would suggest using a common carrier... Yellow, Overnight,  
> Roadway...  The cheapest thing to do is to price the shipment based  
> on a dock pickup.  That means it will be shipped to the terminal  
> nearest to your home, and you pick it up at their dock.  If you  
> have it delivered to your house, it adds a significant charge  
> ($60-100).
>
> I've never tried the train thing.
>
> Dave

> Chris Chambers asked:

> I purchased a 6-speed 01 S4tt trans, and now I need to make
> arrangements for a 6-speed trans to be shipped to me. Does anyone
> have any ideas of the weight, and perhaps the length of one of these?
>
> I've been told it might be cheaper to ship it by Greyhound than by  
> UPS.
> Any thoughts on cheapest shipping from Texas to Michigan?