Hi guys. Have my Subie Ea81 about to get a full reco. Also purchased another full auto trans type 3. My old auto is ok but over revs in first gear.

The previous owner of the trans purchased it from a VW wrecker in Sydney and is still on a pallet. He didnt end up using it. He said he was told to just service it and use it.

My question is. As I dont want to have to extract the auto after install if its got a fault, what would you do to it to ensure a long service life.?
I am prepared to take it to a auto trans expert in old autos to spend the cash required but dont want to get ripped off. Am in central Victoria.

take to aaron roberts

Goulburn Valley automatics are doing the work. thanks.