[V8] Manual tranny needs rebuild

[quattro + 5 or 8 = fun]

HI-

German does not rebuild Autos.  I thought the tranny in question WAS a
manual.  And yes, I think you are right, they are in Bend.  I KNOW they
rebuilt my manual tranny.




Shayne


Bay Area, CA
Eastern WA State


PARTING:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
PARTING:  1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro


> From: Jeremy Ward <jward at mti-interactive.com>
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 21:50:00 -0700
> To: quattro + 5 or 8 = fun <thequattroking at yahoo.com>, Shawn Head
> <s4qtro at bellsouth.net>, Thomas Barbera <barberat at yahoo.com>, V8 Audi Fans
> <v8 at audifans.com>
> Subject: RE: [V8] Manual tranny needs rebuild
> 
> Shane,
> 
> I believe German Transaxle is actually in Bend, OR.  I called them when
> my slushbox died last year, and they didn't sound keen on rebuilding it.
> Thanks for the tip RE Forest (albeit too late). :-)
> 
> Tom,
> 
> I know Erickson Industries (in CT) is closer to you than me and they do
> the ZF Autoboxes...  Not sure on the 5-spds, though.
> 
> HTH,
> 
> - Jeremy
> Portland, OR
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
> Of quattro + 5 or 8 = fun
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 8:42 AM
> To: Shawn Head; 'Thomas Barbera'; V8 Audi Fans
> Subject: Re: [V8] Manual tranny needs rebuild
> 
> Call
> 
> Forrest at
> German Transaxle Service
> 800.892.4327
> 
> 
> Only talk to Forrest.  His staff says they don't do V8qs.  But, they do.
> And they do a FINE job.
> 
> Shipping both ways and labor was about $900.  GTS is in Portland OR.
> 
> 
> Also try Bill at Botzon's Automotive.  Bill is semi-retired.  So he is
> not
> always in.  Tammy or Bud will likely answer the phone.  Tell them Shayne
> told you to call.  Bill specialized in automatics.  But has done a host
> of
> "odd" manual tranny's.  If he can't do the tranny he will tell you.  He
> is
> SUPERB at what he does.  509.928.4747.  He is also cheap.  The last
> tranny
> he did for me required major work.  Charged me $300.  He is in Spokane,
> WA.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Shayne
> 
> 
> Bay Area, CA
> Eastern WA State
> 
> 
> PARTING:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
> PARTING:  1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro
> 
> 
>> From: Shawn Head <s4qtro at bellsouth.net>
>> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 05:32:54 -0400
>> To: 'Thomas Barbera' <barberat at yahoo.com>, <v8 at audifans.com>
>> Subject: RE: [V8] Manual tranny needs rebuild
>> 
>> I'm pretty sure I remember Keith telling me about a ZF repair shop in
>> Atlanta somewhere...
>> 
>> Check with Keith.
>> 
>> Shawn Head
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On
> Behalf Of
>> Thomas Barbera
>> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 5:43 PM
>> To: v8 at audifans.com
>> Subject: [V8] Manual tranny needs rebuild
>> 
>> Well fellow v8 fans, the 5spd manual in my '91 v8 is
>> on its way out.  2nd gear synchro is going and I'm not
>> sure how much longer it will last.  Anyone have any
>> suggestions?  Where can I get this thing rebuilt?  I
>> would consider a 6spd 01E but they are out of my price
>> range.  I can't seem to find a shop that will touch my
>> tranny.  I'm located in Pittsburgh, PA.  I would do it
>> myself, but I don't know where to get the parts.  If
>> any one has any suggestions, I would love to hear from
>> them.  Thanks.
>> 
>> Tom B.
>> '91 V8 5spd
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