Anybody know of a good transaxle person in or near North Carolina

Csquared

While on a drive the other evening, the car seemed to pop out of 4th gear. I pulled over, scratched my head for a moment, shifted to 1st, and all seemed well. Never had a VW pop of 4th before. I started back down the road, gears 1-3 all good, shifted into 4th and nothing, was like I was in neutral. I have a berg 5 speed, so I tried 5th and same thing...nothing.

I talked with Anthony who built and installed the transaxle and he thinks the pinon shaft sheared in between 3rd and 4th gear. While my plan as of right now is to send it him (he is fantastic), it would a lot easier an quicker if I could find someone near me with experience with 5 speeds.

I pulled the engine and transaxle yesterday and trying to figure my next move. Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

Chris

10/20/2012:27 PM

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Carlos G Supporting Member

You don't just have a 5 speed, you have a Berg 5 speed. I'd want someone that was familiar with them to work on it. But that's just me.

I'm in Western NC, so a good NC tranny guy would be good. I'd like mine altered.

10/20/2012:47 PM

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DannyP

I'd send a Berg5 to Anthony too, and I'm pretty well versed in the swing/IRS 4 speeds.

Hopefully, I'll be down your way permanently in a year or two, Carlos. I could do yours up then, no problem.

10/20/201:07 PM

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Fpcopo VS

Mike Gagnier. Excellent work, very honest and I felt he was very fair priced. 704-528-4479.

pepsvw@gmail.com. He is in Troutman.

10/20/201:36 PM

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Csquared

Fpcopo VV, when did Mike do the work for you? I had someone else recommend him as well, but it looks like he is not taking on new work. I called and emailed him with no reply so far.

Thanks for the info.

10/20/202:16 PM

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Carlos G Supporting Member