[Vwdiesel] shipping transmission

[Chuck Carnohan]

I sent a 5spd from Idaho to Illinois via FedEx Ground a year or so ago.
It cost $50 bucks then.  

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]
On Behalf Of Will Morris
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 9:48 PM
To: diesel list
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] shipping transmission

I shipped a Vanagon Syncro transmission via UPS. It was packed in  
lots of bubble wrap and two nested cardboard boxes. Total weight was  
about 140 lbs (UPS maximum is 150 lbs). Cost $140 to ship from NY to  
CA (w/$1500 insurance). Arrived in great shape. Make sure to drain it.

Will


On Apr 17, 2006, at 11:03 PM, David Cook wrote:

> I had an auto transmission sent TO me that was
> packaged in a wooden crate made out of some 2x4s and
> plywood.
>
> I would guess that a manual trans would be easier, you
> might be able to get away with a less sturdy
> container/box than the "crate" that was made to hold
> my trans, as a manual weights about 75 lbs and is much
> lighter than an auto.
>
> It was shipped by DHL, which was much much cheaper
> than any other option.  With any shipper, make sure
> that the fluid is drained, and I'd consider wrapping
> it in plastic just in case.
>
> David
>
>
> --- Rudy <petersenrudy at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I'm wondering how some of you have shipped VW
>> Transmissions around the
>> country.  UPS, USPS ect.  Also how have you packaged
>> them ie.  wooden crate,
>> box, ect.  Thanks for any suggestions.
>>
>> Rudy
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