Sad Story On a Gear Vendors OD

cojohnso said
I might just bite the bullet and have Gear Vendor re-build. That puts them on the hook for at least some initial functional responsibility. Modifications were done to accommodate? I know it adds more wait time. Something that can be equally tough.

The floor, driveline, exhaust pipes trans tail housing adapter were all modded for the fit.
Fortunately he could put it back together with the OE trans extension and original driveline so he can still drive the car until a new unit gets here, but he has to send it in with 800 bucks.
MAN I'm glad we didn't shorten his original driveline.:D

high.rev.trev said
Bummer alright...BUT have you delved into the unit & checked out the Damage ?? The gods smiling, IF spares are avail you still might come partially right side up - find an old mechanic who used to work on school buses or GMC's used to 2 speed units if you aren't confident.
The Van could've got rear-ended in o.d. & just lunched the cluster.. Delve deeper, if you haven't already & luck may be on your side...
Don't tell me ? Feebay/Craigslist/swapmeet ?
Logic says the O.D. trans but sealing this far.
Just my thoughts.
Don't ya hate it when that happens ?.
Trev

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Well, I used to be a trans rebuilder so not worried there.
The problem is that you can't get parts anywhere, only send them to GV.
He talked to GV about it and they said it sounded like the pump got damaged, which kind of makes sense because it doesn't make any noises or anything just doesn't engage.
To be honest, I really didn't want to get into it any further.