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• Re: "Regular" ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 19 May 2011 11:22:15 -0700
  ...up some ATF to top off the transmission after I put on the Gowesty external ATF cooler. I called German Transaxle to find out...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:24:59 -0700
  ...Bay, & Front to Rear Tank Lines) > > Installation of 2 External Coolers (Oil and Transmission Fluids) (1) > from BusBoys and (1) from Small Car for...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:12:44 -0700
  ...I would recommend replacing the torque > converter (they get rebuilt) and cleaning, pressure testing the oil cooler. > Parts prices will vary depending on needs...
• Re: Cool Air-Cooled (long)
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 08:22:30 -0500
  ...Make sure the lines going INTO the cooler are at the bottom of the cooler, and the lines running OUT of the cooler are...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:46:14 -0500
  ...You would want to know that the transmission was not in high gear. 2. You would want to know that the engine was above...
• Re: I shared "Oil Cooler Vanagon Air Cooled" with you in OneDrive
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 21:50:22 +0000
  An oil cooler above the transmission is worthless unless you are also adding a fan. Well-designed primary cooling systems should not rely only...
• Re: 1.9 > 2.1 cooling kit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:06:42 -0700
  ...The heat-exchanger/oil cooler on >> the >> 2.1 .....I suspect it helps more in wamring up the oil more quickly in >> the >> winter...
• Re: Purple Vanagon on CL in VA. Wowzer!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:57:31 +0000
  No, I guess I'm just too mellow today! Plus, it looks kinda cool, but much cooler at say, $800.00 or so. Jeff...
• Re: Standard to Automatic...Yes !!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:14:23 -0700
  ...It's a long story; he was supposed to undercoat it, but he > got carried away, stole my 4 speed transmission and replaced it...
• For Sale 85 Transporter/Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 22:29:59 -0400
  ...new engine in '98 - changed every two years -Synthetic engine and transmission oil - oil/filter changed 3,000-5,000 km - oil sprayed annually...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:58:07 -0800
  83 diesel vanagon carrier bars perfectly match the waterboxer transmission fore-aft location. it will all bolt right up. if interested why/how ..... that...
• Re: ATF Dexron
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:26:30 -0700
  re I suppose we are dealing with a system that does not become as hot as does a transmission, so less critical in some...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:06:18 -0800
  ...I learned that the stock VW cooler can prove fatal > so he installed a separate cooler. > > I'm glad to hear that mine is...
• Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 20:12:42 -0800
  ...and a way to work up a cooler system without extensive machine work on the transmission cases.. You might also, should you have your...
• Re: engine temperature
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 18:24:13 EDT
  ...More expensive adapters allow you to screw the filter into the original position and have external lines to a cooler. Also the addition of...
• Re: What water boxer to replace my 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:19:20 -0400
  ...1 Stainless GW muffler, a very nice oil cooler, cooling system on the Auto transmission. > > So I’m looking at dropping the 1.p...
• Re: cooling hose part number
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 17:55:33 -0500
  ...into the middle of it that goes to the automatic transmission oil cooler. The various diagrams don't show anything like it. -Hans 87...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:28:51 -0700
  ...In the case of the wasserboxer and its corresponding auto transmission unit, they're actually intended to be operated at 87degC. You could reasonably...
• Porsche Powered Vanagon In Road Testing! - Pics Now Available!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 20:27:05 -0500
  ...My goal? Install an engine and transmission from a 1987 Porsche 3.2 liter 911 Carrera with G50 transmission. Has this been done before...
• Fw: Golf/ jetta auto trans can be used with vanagon diffs
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 17:10:11 -0800
  ...I always use the regular ones without and leave the cooler > > lines attached to the cooler and secure it in, because you'll have...
• Re: 84 oil gunk in coolant
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 13:54:14 -0700
  ...In addition, the ATF cooler on the transmission on my beast was falling apart as well, mixing coolant and ATF to add insult to...
• help from you breadloafers or former ones...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 17:28:43 EDT
  ...little at the cooler. He believes the engine is not far from rebuild. No reduction gears in back. and the transmission is very low...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 23:19:25 -0600
  ...Take your foot off the throttle and it goes in >> neutral for free wheeling down hills. >> >> The soft parts for these transmissions are readily...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 10:23:19 -0800
  ...I > know that a thermostat with a cooler set point may make it run cooler when > it's not being worked hard, but it...
• Re: Vanagon tranny
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 9 Oct 2022 22:47:02 -0600
  ...Take your foot off the throttle and it goes in >> neutral for free wheeling down hills. >> >> The soft parts for these transmissions are readily...
• plz help! post 090 rebuild, weird metal stress noise shifting into park
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:39:40 -0700
  ...Now I've filled it with fluid (gowesty's atf cooler--still empty from the flush--has yet to open, probably) and run 'til...
• Re: Flywheel, crankshaft shims, and seal - was; oil leak between eng & trans
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 08:02:18 -0500
  ...Carry on! I just recently had to replace the seal that resides between the engine case and the oil cooler. It too started out...
• Re: TIICO Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 07:54:50 -0500
  ...It runs to 6000rpm at full throttle, which the engine is very happy with, however I have visions of the automatic trans cooler self...
• Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:21:48 -0400
  ...but I felt a transmission show may be a bit more economical. I did receive two suggestions, which we will follow-up on with...
• Re: Help!! auto trans woes
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 5 Nov 2003 17:38:05 -0800
  ...The synthetic fluid may have "dissolved or otherwise put into solution" a bunch of sludge from the internals of your transmission. In addition, the...
• Fwd: More Q's re Diesel to Gas Conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 14:10:39 EST
  ...You *can* use the existing transmission just like it is. You will have incredible acceleration around town, but the egine RPM's are a...
• repost: bus for sale (MD)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 04 Apr 95 20:09:57 CDT
  ...noticeable) doghouse oil cooler instead of standard (better cooling, doesn't have some of the problems the standard oil cooler had) Extractor Muffler instead...
• Re: Westy Window Tinting, installation/smoke V.S mirror
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 08:04:56 -0700
  ...i > should just ask which will be cooler.? Tint is rated by the amount of light transmission allowed and the amount of reflected UV...
• Re: Has anyone on the list dealt with German Transaxle of America? Anecdote.
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 09:19:19 -0800
  ...possibly got contaminated ATF fron the ATF cooler(I think) German transaxle will returm my transmission with a 2 year warraty. Anyone out there...
• We LOVE our VANAGON!!!
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 23:59:29 -0500
  Well, we FINALLY got our bus home after 5 or 6 long weeks at the transmission shop. It's been home for a couple...
• Re: Can I swap a 2.1 into a 1983 with a 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:08:49 -0600
  ...The 2.1 cooling system is improved in a number of ways including an oil cooler. The 2.1 exhaust is definitely the way...
• Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 17:48:31 -0500
  ...wrote: > > Hi to all, > > > > This is a first to me.  The transmission cooler has failed, thus releasing a lot of oil into the cooling...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 16:09:15 -0800
  ...It's the same concept with the transmission cooler, and they fail more often. My 1.9 does not have an oil cooler, but...
• Re: I guess if I'm putting on a tencentlife oil cooler . . .
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Apr 2011 18:58:17 -0700
  ...and if you get the oil cooler ...not likely you'll be pushing your oil temp too hard then. a good oil cooler installation...
• Re: Tranny shipping
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 25 Sep 2016 18:42:42 -0400
  Yep, cheap big coolers from WallyWorld will do the job & FedEx Ground, etc. will pick it up @ your place & deliver to recipient. Like mentioned...
• Re: Purple Vanagon on CL in VA. Wowzer!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:35:17 -0700
  ...1.9 >> waterboxer engine with manual transmission. Needs body work but >> everything was working when parked years ago, with the exception of >> AC. >> Stephen...
• Re: Standard to Automatic...Yes !!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:02:01 -0400
  ...It's a long story; he was supposed to undercoat it, but > he > got carried away, stole my 4 speed transmission and replaced it...
• Re: convert auto trans to manual?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 09:30:25 -0500
  ...go to the auto tranny cooler, re-wire backup light from auto shifter to the switch on the transmission and replace front rug and...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:25:52 -0400
  ...No drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the transmission fluid or...
• FS (maybe) 91 GL with TIICo
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:37:45 -0400
  ...Engine has a remote oil cooler installed (SS hose and fittings used). 15,000 miles on engine. * Body perfect, except for 2 things: crack...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 15:10:38 -0700
  ...months! > >It also has burst two (metal) differential coolers, flooding coolant >into and ruining my transmission. > >Any ideas what could be happening? > >My friends...
• Re: Cost to R&R seal between tranny/differential
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:21:07 -0800
  ...the oil cooler hoses. . Not many connections or things to unbolt at all. With any kind of floor jack or transmission jack, it's...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Oct 1996 10:57:22 +0100
  ...The oil cooler in a TD is the same style as in the 2.1L waterboxer. The TD is built into the Vanagon in...
• Re: Fwd: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 23:15:20 -0800
  ...There are some > very noticeable differences in the way the transmissions shift and the > 'feel' coming into the chassis from the gears as you...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 09:34:38 -0700
  ...There's lots of variations on how to cool your engine or transmission oil..You could discuss it with some of your 'trusted' mechanical...
• Re: Now Vanagon TDi Transmission Survival Strategy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 23:43:11 -0500
  ...and a way to work up a cooler system without extensive machine work on the transmission cases.. You might also, should you have your...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - syncro.carboncow
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 13:03:18 -0500
  ...I > know that a thermostat with a cooler > set point may make it run cooler when > it's not being worked hard, but it...
• Re: Favorite Mods
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 20:28:11 -0500
  ...Favorite Mods <<Yep, I did the same thing, only instead of feeding the rear heater, they feed the transmission cooler. I considered just re...
• Re: Upgrading coolant system to 86-91 on 84 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:57:30 -0400
  ...but if that's the case why did VW change so much in the first place? I'd like to keep the oil cooler...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 9
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 12:05:21 -0800
  ...I stripped off all of the engine accessories�the injection pump, water pump, throttle and cold start cables, and the oil cooler. I went...
• Rented an '87, heard same 2nd gear thump
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:17:31 -0700
  ...This thump is best heard when on a quiet, smooth street, when the transmission is in 2nd gear, the accelerator pushed down enough to...
• Re: Possible to swap Auto to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 18:57:46 -0500
  ...that go to the auto tranny cooler, > re-wire backup light from auto shifter to switch on transmission and > replace front rug and plastic...
• coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 21:05:38 -0500
  ...You see, the correct hose is a 'T' that also goes to the transmission oil-cooler, and that number is not shown on any...
• Re: ATF Oil Cooler ?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 21:15:47 -0500
  ...When you first start it up cold, the pressure in the atf side of the cooler is higher. When you shut it down hot...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 28 May 2006 09:12:54 -0400
  ...does turn the smallest shaft. >But I think it is the transmission driveshaft (I think >Bentley refers to is as the hydraulic driveshaft) and...