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• List Sticker Survey - Final Results
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 17:59:16 -0600
  Ok List!!! I finally went through all the responses I got - total of 90 responses. Given the outcome, I'm not going to post...
• CV boot replacement, Syncro front outer
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle
  Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:59:06 -0500
  ...Wondering what is involved? (the archive is down...) Bentley shows 39.17 "front final drive axle flange oil seals, replacing." Is that where I...
• ? for our mechanical wizards
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:56:48 -0500
  ...Thanks, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Redline MT-90
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:09:53 +0000
  ...Not a fun job to do on a chilly day in your driveway, but well worth the effort. Jeff
• 85 GL dead at end of driveway - can we tow it in reverse?
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 09:41:21 -0800
  ...I finally got it started this morning to take the kids to school, I got down to the end of the driveway (about 1...
• moving west - advice?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 09:59:04 -0400
  Well after literally years of problems in my attempts to move west, I'm finally planning on leaving the 2nd week of September! I...
• Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 11:45:21 -0700
  ...Even the T2 has the 4.09:1 final drive. With stock 185R14 (25.6") tires gives us 3300 RPM at 100km/h (62MPH...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:40:12 -0400
  ...I ordered the A/T seal kit, the 2 back to back final drive seals, and for good measure, the 2 final drive axle...
• Re: Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:18:42 -0600
  If there is any reason to question the seal between the final drive and the trans, I feel that using synthetic lube in the...
• Re: Automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 4 Nov 2019 09:20:11 -0500
  ...If anyone has a useable case, (don’t need the final drive > section) please let me know. Also, don’t need the internals, which...
• Vanagon aircooled - cruising speed engine rpm
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 May 1996 23:53:50 -0600
  ...factory installed type 091 four speed manual transmission with DK code final drive ratios) when in fourth gear travelling at a comfortable cruising speed...
• Sagging rear end
  Historical mailing list - Scott Kraning
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 10:57:43 EDT
  ...I finally measured ground clearance (ground to wheel well) and yup, sure enough, the girl is down about an inch on the drivers' side...
• Re: Finally, I spotted a Westy in my own driveway.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:08:36 -0700
  Duuuuude...what a buzzkill. Let me have a FEW days at least. Reality will set in soon enough. Stephen --- Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM...
• Re: Re powering `82 Diesel with 1.9 Turbo Diesel (not TDI)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 06:36:45 -0700
  ...Generally, the gas 4-speeds use a 4.57, 4.83, or 4.86 final drive, while the non-turbo diesels use a 5...
• Transmission Modification Question
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:38:39 +0000
  ...I am having my 82 diesel trans refurbished, and hopefully a higher final drive ratio ring & pinion installed. I was able to get trans...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:59:41 -0400
  ...I ordered the A/T seal kit, the 2 back to back final drive seals, > and for good measure, the 2 final drive axle...
• Westy Front table survey
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 07:22:08 -0700
  In looking at quite a few Westies over the last couple of years, and finally settling on one recently, I noticed that most (all...
• Re: Where to get 84 GL Automatic Transmission rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - John Hawk
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 19:50:51 -0600
  ...You have the Automatic section and the final drive or differential section. The Automatic section is relatively easy and low cost to overhaul as...
• Power steering
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 07:12:43 -0500
  ...ve got a lead on a 1987 Vanagon for sale. Final straw (fem. driver going ballistic) was failure of the power steering. Anyone have...
• Re: '87 4sp gear ratio's
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 12:32:40 -0700
  ...3.78 2nd=2.06 3rd=1.225 4th=.85 and final drive is 4.83 If you have a DU (not likely) 3rd...
• Re: '89 auto trans final drive questions
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:13:42 -0500
  ...80 W 90 GL-5 sounds good to me for the final drive section. > I wouldn't use the MT-90 there. ..it's...
• Re: Gas Mileage Improvements?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:19:26 -0500
  ...I have stock 14" tires and Royal Purple in tranny and final drive. All new wires, rotor, etc. My timing could be a little...
• turning of the O2 sensor light
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 11:08:31 EST
  ...finally found a moment on a decent day to lower the spare, crawl under the van and find the black box near the driver...
• Re: Diesel verse gas?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 12:43:45 PDT
  ...Earlier diesels used a different final drive and sometimes different gears (5th especially). My '85 is about perfect for a diesel - at 100km/h...
• Re: Transmission Problems - 85 Vanagon Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 00:32:50 -0500
  ...I also checked >the >> final-drive oil and added about a 1/4 quart. But the symptoms till >persist. >> >> One final item. When I...
• San Diego event--final invitation
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 20:14:10 -0700
  Final invitation! So far there are 4 vans with their accessory humans that are planning to meet at 10am this Saturday in the bay...
• More Seattle area resources - body shops and mufflers?
  Historical mailing list - Andree
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:46:52 -0700
  Hi, I am finally going to tackle two big dents - someone ran into my van on ice and pushed it into a guardrail. Any...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:14:07 -0400
  ...Using 4.09 final drive, 2.71/1.45/1 gears (FFA and NG trannys): 45 in 3rd is ~2500 RPM. 55 in 2nd...
• Re: Tranny Hex Drain Plug - What size??
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 22:05:19 -0500
  ...If this is a slushbox final drive we're talking about I don't know. _ _ __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "...we...
• Re: Threw a rod pictures
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:18:38 -0800
  > I finally got a couple of pictures of the rod came out of my 2.1 case on > line. > http://new.photos.yahoo.com...
• Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:06:35 -0400
  ...around and finally, Washed and waxed her up! Cheers, Harry On 08/28/2012 08:30 PM, Roland wrote: > Washed the driver's side...
• Re: '87 GL "Stumbling" Problem
  Historical mailing list - Adam Culp
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 20:33:46 -0700
  ...After the shop tried several things, O2 sensor, spark plugs, wires, AFM etc . ., they finaly found the problem. After three 130 miles test drives...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 10:42:31 -0400
  The clunking noises may indicate a problem in the final drive assembly. The no drive after warm up indicates an internal leak problem such...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:12:54 -0800
  ...auto trans final drive > > Awesome! Thanks. Does it help to use a funnel or no? > > > ~Annie
• Mirror Insert Needed for Power Mirror
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:32:17 +0000
  I've had a passenger side power mirror for quite awhile and finally came accross a driver's side housing at a junkyard recently...
• Inuvik Trek press release
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 12:07:26 -0700
  I've finally finished the Inuvik press release. A little late, but I plan on distributing it soon. You can check it out at...
• Stat change in Kansas
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 20:00:58 -0500
  Hi Unca Joel et al, My red 84 Vanagon finally left the driveway and went to Missouri last weekend. I had it about 3...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:06:38 -0600
  ...sticker post!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Toma Keller wrote: > List members, > > After a long search, I finally located an arm rest for my...
• Re: back on the list
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 23:08:52 -0500
  ...s ?" Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Birmingham, AL Sudhir H. Desai wrote: >well i'm finally back on the list after a long...
• '85 automatic trans needed in the NW
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 18 May 2006 22:20:17 -0700
  ...I think the final drive dried up and failed. I'm in the Seattle area. Any leads appreciated- Thanks Robert 1982 Westfalia 1984 Westfalia...
• Vanagon Pilot Brg Finally Out
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 07:16:32 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi All, I finally have the 3/4 vaporized pilot brg out of the crankshaft hole on my 84 Vanagon. After consulting with several...
• Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 27 Dec 2015 14:10:01 -0800
  Well the weather in the SF Bay Area is finally getting cold for more than a day. Yesterday morning, the speedometer starts making a...
• Re: auto trans rebuild cost...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 22:53:05 -0500
  ...Assuming the final drive is in good condition, a local trans shop should be able to overhaul the auto section for ~ 4 hours labor...
• Re: Mounting an inverter.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:24:48 -0700
  ...then when I'm 'sure' it's right ..I do a final-final installation. like I am always telling subaru conversion people don't...
• Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:58:17 -0500
  ...Special 4+G >>transmission with lower gear ratios, Engine driveshaft and final >>drive protection rails, Suspension travel increased 20mm, Increased >>ground clearance,Front Final...
• Re: Driveline noise under load ??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:37:04 -0500
  ...Then in a big parking lot, pull the steering wheel to the stops and drive in a tight circle, first one way, then the...
• Re: VANAGON TRANSMISION QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 20:44:54 -0800
  ...slight final drive & 3rd gear differences but not noticable driving...have fun... Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1...
• Re: Getting AT rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 09:22:58 -0500
  ...I've >found that the seals for the final drive and between the auto and final >drive should come from the dealer so they...
• Re: The good trickle charger
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:57:05 -0400
  ...Westy is parked in the driveway in the winter? If so, should I have two trickle chargers? Finally, why would I need trickle chargers...
• Re: A Friday Funny
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 12:02:16 -0800
  ...drivers in 61.2% of fatal crashes were, "Oh, Shit!" > > Only the state of Wisconsin was different, where > 89.3% of the final > words...
• Vanagon Syndrom Fixed
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne Mighton
  Tue, 26 Oct 2004 14:03:18 -0400
  I have had the dreaded Vanagon syndrom for the last 4,000kilometers.Sometimes it would stumble during the final phase of the warmup and...
• Re: Getting AT rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:33:47 -0500
  ...I've found that the seals for the final drive and between the auto and final drive should come from the dealer so they...
• Eurovan wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Feb 95 17:18:32 EST
  ...Is this true? > Could be a way to gain a bit of ground clearance, lower final drive ratio, > or fit low profile tires for...
• Last Call: Bus Rolling Chassis in Pa for $50
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 May 1996 07:51:59
  I am finally sending these 2 parts busses to the crusher this weekend. Both have no engine, drivetrain, or interior, and some windows are...
• Re: Starter Solonoid Blues
  Historical mailing list - Gregg William Bryden
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 19:29:48 -0700 (PDT)
  I finally broke down and installed a second relay for my '77 westy starter. The problem is, the windings on the magnet get hot...
• WTB syncro.org 2WD spring shims
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 14:55:57 EDT
  I finally installed the 2WD springs from Steve at Syncro.org. It's too soon for a full report, but the bus does seem...
• Re: What should be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 14:26:12 -0700
  ...Brake, coolant, engine oil, transmission/final drive - even the blinker fluid. ;-P Seriously, alot can be told about the mechanical health of your vans...
• gearing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Thu, 13 May 1999 16:16:44 -0400
  ...I know that there is a formula that incorporates tire diameter as well as final drive and other factors, I just can't find...
• Re: L.A. Area Mechanic Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Tanja Bomb
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 21:46:39 -0800
  ...As a Vanagon driver that is my daily driver, I no longer live with doubt or anxiety when I take the car out in...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 10:47:26 -0400
  Annie, I beleive any good quality ATF that is Dexron II or higher is acceptable - I'm sure you'll hear other advice on...