Hurth Transmission output shaft seal leak

[KDH]

Have finally got a response from the technician ZF Portugal sent me. To replace the HBW 150 V with the new ZF 15 MIV was 4200 euro plus VAT. Delivery time of 8 weeks!!! To rebuild our transmission, 1700 euros plus VAT plus 6 weeks. Took 3 days to get the quote via email. They wanted me to just take the transmission to the shop and wait for a quote. I said no to that obviously. I have 4 weeks left on my Schengen visa. Husband has 6 weeks left. The transmission still works, even though it leaks and the Canaries are listed as a free trade area (at least according to Noonsite) for yachts in transit so I guess we will proceed to the Canaries as soon as we ransom the other engine parts from Customs.

[Glenn.Brooks]

My guess is you could ship the transmission to Harbor Marine in the US, have it rebuilt and shipped back to you in less than 3 weeks. I know they rebuild and ship transmissions internationally, having had my tranny rebuilt by them a few months ago. Not sure what it would cost, but likely quite a bit less than European prices. Something to think about...

[zboss]

I so feel your pain.

Send the trans to someone in the US that you trust, have them get it fixed and send it back.