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3 Year warranty - Unlimited mileage
This warranty applies to the transaxle rebuild only!
Should a warranty problem occur, AA will repair or replace the unit at our option. We will pay our normal shipping costs and $150 towards labor during the
1st
Year. We do not pay full retail labor for warranty issues. Syncro R&R is
$250 max. Gear oil must be changed every 3 yrs or 30,000 mi for normal
usage...Yearly if you drive like I do...
However...ABUSE of the transaxle is not
covered. Examples of abuse are: excessive engine power, shifting force or shock
loading that causes a part or gear(s) to break, ring gear rivets thru the case,
running out of oil or any other use for which it was not originally designed.
Engine conversions do cause more stress and will
limit warranty. Conversions may cause increased wear on internal components such
as the Ring & Pinion. Since that is beyond the original design limits and beyond
our control, that is not a covered problem. Typically, you are covered for the
first year for most other issues, but no promises on cost or repair options... Reverse Gear is an inherent weakness in many VW transmissions and will chip
teeth and fail dramatically if not used carefully. Ask your local shop how to
properly put vehicle into reverse. It is the customer's responsibility to check fluid levels
and report any problem immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
We can ship an exchange unit or rebuild yours...same price for most units
Vanagon Syncro cores must be rebuildable…( for example...have good Ring/Pinion, intact cases & not run out of oil ). Due to the scarcity of these transmissions a $1500 core deposit will be levied on exchange units until core can be examined. If ring/pinion is bad, $850 is the usual charge. Due to scarcity of some syncro parts, current market prices are charged for parts over and above the normal rebuild. Case, Main shaft, Rev/Granny housing and Ring/Pinion are examples of pieces that must be OK in a normal rebuild. Corrosion of the case may cost extra due to the inability to resell to the next customer.
We use only German bearing, seals and syncros in our rebuilds. All Vanagons receive the custom updated 3rd/4th slider hub to cure their most common failure and get rebushed carrier housings and 1/2 lever in main case.
Turn-around time is generally 4 to 5 working days. May be longer in busy Summer times. (or if I am playing hookey or if it snows at Stevens pass) )
We suggest Redline MT-90 for Vanagon (hypoid) style units and MTL for the Jetta style units for "normal" usage. For higher power applications, a thicker weight racing type oil may be warranted. Swepco 203 is one choice the Porsche boys like.
Vanagons can get a taller .77-4th Gear to drop about 500 RPM ($290 extra) And OR a taller 1.18 or 1.14-3rd gear that drops about 200 rpm($290)...call for details or other gear ratio info and availability.
Currently a .70-4th and 1.09 3rd sets are available..
Bolt Kits are standard on 4 Cyl - 2.0 L transmissions. $100 extra on 02A & 02J units.
Bell housings for the 02A and 02J units are an extra charge if they have holes in them.
Shipping
UPS is generally the best shipping method we have found in the US. The local Mailboxes Etc. or Post net type outlets charge a much higher rate (double) than taking it to the real UPS center. The newer UPS stores charge about 10% more than the UPS center's. For example an 80 Lb. Jetta trans going from here (Seattle) to NY costs about $90 to ship. A syncro trans runs about $125 give or take. UPS will ship up to 150Lbs. Fed Ex may be your best choice to Canada due to lower brokerage fees....
I use heavy cardboard boxes with the transmission wrapped in 3" of heavy bubble wrap or heavy duty foam and extra cardboard placed so it won't punch through the box. 2 boxes nested together make a stronger box also. Styrofoam turns to dust and packing peanuts are worthless with heavy objects. Pieces of wood turn into toothpicks. Please make sure the oil is drained completely and wrap the tranny in garbage bags to try to contain any leakage. For Syncro units...Please plug the vent line hole (near the front top) because there is always 1/2 Qt of oil remaining in that portion of the trans..UPS will charge you for any damage caused by oil leaking onto other packages. Leave switches in, leave slave cyl bracket's on and remove mounts. I get boxes frequently that have not been drained of oil and it makes a big mess. The key to shipping heavy things is to make the trans secure in its box so it will not move...at all...For most of you, bubble wrap is the best choice...pack it well...I have had syncro's shipped with a piece of 3/8 plywood at the nose get punched thru...The gorillas in the shipping warehouses hate heavy boxes and treat them with no respect. For $25 additional, I can ship a box with foam padding to help insure a syncro trans arrives safely.
Use the shipping address below and please call to set up an appointment or tell me a shipment is on it's way. Call for details or the best way to package a heavy item or just to say Hi.. Thanks, Daryl
(425)788-4070
daryl@aatransaxle.com
PO Box 546-
mailing
29924 NE 173rd St.- shipping
Duvall, WA. 98019