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• Re: Primer
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 01:02:29 -0700
  ...pulling, screwdriver, and finally banging the top on the > driveway. Of course, the top came off along with the nozzle, which promptly > proceeded to...
• Gearing Fuel Economy and Performance
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 03:46:07 EST
  ...For the 5.86 final drive and 185SR14 wheels – 10.0 kg/hr. For the 5.43 final drive and 185SR14 wheels – 9.62...
• Completed coolant hose repair, now throttle switch needs replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:07:20 -0700
  ...help drain old coolant and refilled with Final Charge Global. No leaks now! On the test drive there was an issue with the engine...
• Skipping and Stumbling when wet???
  Historical mailing list - Kevin
  Fri, 26 Mar 2004 19:02:17 -0500
  ...Finally the stumbling only happens when it is fully warmed up and wet out, first few mins are always fine and drives good. If...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 12:53:00 -0700
  ...KG6RCR Chuck Mathis wrote: > Craig, > > No 17mm allen nut hole on the automatics. > > The final drive and auto tranny don't share fluids. > > When...
• 79 cured
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Jul 1995 08:57:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...Take around town for 2 miles, and finally works itself out. My 2 cents(sense): after you change the oil, drive it for 5...
• .82 gear for 4th gear?
  Historical mailing list - Jay Fitzgerald
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 10:32:16 -0600
  ...This would be a relatively low cost >way to >change the final drive ratio. Anyone done this to a syncro? What was the reduction...
• Tires for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - (Christopher j. Pierce)
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:07:09 EST
  So What is the final determination on the right tires for syncro westy's?? I need something that is good in the snow and...
• AT overdrive
  Historical mailing list - michael pabst
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:18:38 +0100
  ...Anybody out there knowing where to get a taller AT final drive gear ratio ? TIA, Michael, Germany 80 Westy 86 7-seater AT ________________________________________________________________ TopMail...
• Re: Finally got a westy!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 May 2002 23:04:17 -0500
  ...http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit/images_tadoussac/tadoussac_west22.jpg > > he he he > > lol, Ben Ben, you bastard!!! LOL -[;<)> John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Stuck Driver Seat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:13:53 -0500
  ...Absolutely nothing was going tomallow movement to that driver seat. With help we pulled, tugged, pushed, all to no avail. Finally removed the seat...
• Re: Formula for calculating speed w/given gear ratios
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jul 97 23:08:31 EDT
  ...An example graph is on: (This graph is using the gear and final drive ratios from my diesel 4sp) http://www.cs.rochester.edu...
• On Transmission Ratios, Diesels, Conversions and Fish
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 05:07:38 EDT
  ...For the 5.86 final drive and 185SR14 wheels – 10.0 kg/hr. For the 5.43 final drive and 185SR14 wheels – 9.62...
• BIG tires
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 19:36:17 -0400
  ...Today I finally got around to looking at them. The wheel is 8 inch wide by 15 inch diameter with an ET 5 mm...
• Re: Fuel Pump - How to disable
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 20:51:02 -0600
  ...final solution was to simply pull one of the wires off the pup. Killed it dead. Thanks again. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• Re: can't go forward
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:21:48 -0400
  ...Anyone have one, that works, that they don't need? That same transmission (with a different final drive unit) was also used in other...
• Warren Chapman drives his Syncro into the sunset...
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:01:30 -0500
  I finally had the pleasure of meeting Warren at Buses by the Bridge this year. He was very supportive while I was in the...
• Re: Syncro transmission oil capacity
  Historical mailing list - deandrew
  Sat, 16 May 1998 21:25:56 PDT
  ...42 of the Bentley Manual shows the capacity of the "Front Final Drive" to be 1.6 US quarts... and other technical data Andrew...
• Re: Here's one to rack your brains
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Wed, 10 May 2000 17:14:43 -0700
  ...final .77 fourth gear, 1.217 third :-) I figure I'm doing well if my engine lasts 60K miles considering the way I drive...
• Re: Automatic Westy's vs Manual Westy's - two wheel
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:22:20 -0800
  ...Slightly lower gas mileage due to the nature of an automatic and lower gearing in the final drive for the automatic. BUT, (and I...
• HD Syncro Front Axles now available
  Historical mailing list - John Wessels
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:58:55 EDT
  ...I am selling these in an assembled kit which includes the larger final drive flange for the front Diff. Some may have to install...
• Re: 5 cylinder pictures finally UP!
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 01:02:09 -0500
  ...The thought of having a complete kit delivered to my driveway seems rather tempting, considering a diligent person could install this thing over a...
• 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 2002 10:54:21 EST
  when i drive my '84 1.9L wbx for a while, then stop at a light and idle for a few mins, then pull...
• Audi 80 auto trans similar to Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 21:09:19 -0400
  I know the final drive is different since trans sits the other direction. I'm pretty sure the auto trans part is similar if...
• Re: Buying a new manual transmission - considering Go Westy final drive increase
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 May 2005 10:26:09 -0700
  Lots and lots of great info here. I am going to talk to a loal guy at aa transaxle about a new transmission and...
• replacing (some) hoses and all belts.....??
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 18:47:56 EDT
  hello listmembers, in a final, finishing (yeah never) touch to my 87 syncro project i am replacing some water hoses and all the drive...
• Re: Auto tranny problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 07:31:58 -0400
  ...The 010 series will get you the parts you need except for the final drive seal and the seal between the auto and final...
• Re: Smoke, acrid smell from new muffler
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:13:49 -0500
  ...drive on. But... it >never hurts to check things out periodically. It has taken up to a >week for the smell to finally dissapate...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:12:22 -0700
  ...But to those who responded to help I owe them a final chapter. I finally had everything back on the Passat with a new...
• Re: AHHH!! I'm leaking ATF again!!
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 12:59:45 -0500
  ...The leak looks > like its coming from somewhere on top of the final drive, but its ATF fluid. > It leaks pretty fast. What is...
• RE: Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Eric L. Borgen
  Thu, 11 Apr 96 15:58:00 PDT
  ...My wing window on the drivers side of my 85 Vanagon is not tight anymore, any wind resistance against it and it shuts itself...
• 87 westy Reeferigerator madness
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 16:08:12 -0500
  Ok, so I've been reading posts and finally got a chance to check out my reefer. It lights, no problem. It stays lit...
• Re: Oettinger flat-six motor and accesories info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 11:55:32 -0600
  ...power! One interesting thing I noticed from that picture- they were using the automatic! Perhaps the had a higher ratio final drive? Al Brase
• Re: AHHH! I'm leaking ATF again!!
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 10:41:08 -0500
  ...The ATF was coming from what looks like a vent on top of the final drive. When I opened the gear oil bolt, ATF...
• Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:45:29 -0700
  ...demonstrated superiority of the automatic transmission :-) and the apparent mismatch of final drive ratio with the TDI engine: I'm wondering if there is...
• RTW Blogs: Vanagon vs. Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:09:08 -0700
  ...finally have a reliable vehicle.... 'Drive Nacho Drive' Around the world in an '85 2WD Vanagon camper, two years & counting... http://www.drivenachodrive.com...
• Transmission whine
  Historical mailing list - David Shepherdson
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:53:38 -0700
  ...I assume it's the final drive pinion gear (?). If I drive uphill at 70 next to a concrete median divider with the window...
• 88 Vanagon For Sale
  Historical mailing list - John Wallace
  Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:59:05 -0700
  ...My daily driver. Runs and drives super. Registered and inspected and on the road! Van is located in Western Maine. Pictures attached. $2000 or...
• vanagon transaxel wanted to change gearing
  Historical mailing list - Sally Lecrone
  Sat, 1 May 1999 21:54:44 -0700
  ...I think some of the final drive ratios from the 1.9 water boxer would make a good gearing setup. I will buy a...
• Re: Final sticker results are in!!!
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 12:26:17 EDT
  ...I would place one sticker on drivers side rear window and one on the back bumper. I have dealt with a sticker manufacturer on...
• Re: HELP -- Vanagon won't start
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Thu, 25 May 2000 16:27:36 PDT
  ...Then check the drive lockout switch. Finally look at the ignition switch itself. tim o'brien ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN...
• Re: 82 won't start when hot
  Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 10:33:48 -0700
  ...the only way to get it to turn-over at all and finally start was to wait for it to cool down. i was...
• Re: 91 Auto Final Drive ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:44:14 -0500
  ...91 Auto Final Drive ? > > > Scott, I was thinking that I don't need to loosen it since I am also >> changing the tranny filter...
• New Listee, Hi There.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 21:11:53 -0600
  Hello all, I have been waiting for the server to finally add me to the list and here I am. Background: -I have been...
• Re: transmission, final drive oil level
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:41:59 -0700
  ...There are different opinions on oil level in the transmissions and final > > drives. Bentley stated that for 1987 Westy level of transmission oil is...
• Re: Gearing Calculator
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 07 Aug 1997 13:32:00 -0400
  ...The defaults on the gearing and final >drive are accurate for my '71. Then clicking the calculate button you >will get a table of...
• Re: Sprinter James Cook
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 12:49:34 -0700
  ...The driver was very enthusiastic about it. But, I still want a daily driver, camper, reliable, versatile, one-only vehicle that fits in my...
• Re: Volkswagen ID Buzz
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:54:15 -0700
  ...rave review: >> >> The Volkswagen ID Buzz Is Finally Stateside. We Took the Electric Microbus for a Drive <https://link.wired.com/click/37166313.1697787...
• Neighbors!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 95 11:53:16 mdt
  ...the driveway - it attracted a lot of attention on my suburban street. The new 1776 engine isn't quite finished yet. Those final few...
• Re: auto tranny final drive
  Historical mailing list - �ѻ� Tim Crooks
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 03:07:10 -0500
  There is a little plug on the side. Clean it, open it and stick you finger just inside. If you feel oil, the level...
• Re: what Transaxle will fit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 22:03:30 -0400
  ...ratio? i know that diesel > transmissions rev the engine very high- final drive ratio around5.56 i > thinkk. my gas trans ratio is 4...
• Re: Fix A Flat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 5 May 2001 12:12:32 -0700
  I drive a Vanagra (copyright 2001). >From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com> >Reply-To: wilden1@juno.com >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Fix...
• Re: Friday NVC: Bad writing: carbs & bosoms
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 07:27:46 -0700
  ....delighted to finally have a car that didn't handle like a Triumph Herald (the Spitfire was a Herald coupe)...... And I believe they...
• Re: jammed driver seat, solved
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 09:14:14 -0700
  ...screw driver, lift the seat lever out of the track, then I had to hack saw the screw into two pieces, and finally hammer...
• Re: valve lash adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 19:15:44 -0400
  ...What does > this mean? Did you watch what was hapenning as you do the final 1/4 turn? If you watch the rocker (most...
• Manual transmission lesson request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 21 Jun 2022 21:35:31 -0400
  ...I felt what seemed like a lower plug similar to the one on the side of my auto final drive. It was low enough...
• Re: Differential cost of replacing seals....
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 13:58:56 -0700
  ...The final drive/differential unit is that 100 pound cast-iron > monster between the engine and transmission where the axles attach. > You have to...
• Solo Brake Bleeding Success (finally)
  Historical mailing list
  26 Feb 97 11:27:10 PST
  ...test drive. Noticed lack of braking ability. ARRGH! Checked and found a leaking nipple. Re-bled leaker and all was right, finally! So, THAT...
• OK Rabbit/Jetta Auto into Van, the Scoop
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 8 Mar 1998 20:35:26 -0500
  ...on the Vanagon as its governor is driven by something deeper in the final), and finally the selector lever assemblies. Basically the studs are...
• vibrations, wheel bearings, cv joints
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Sat, 8 May 1999 22:05:04 -0700
  Well I finally took both rear wheel assemblies apart and put new bearings in. The inner right rear bearing had turned in the casing...