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• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - C. Abney
  Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:27:38 -0700
  ...Up shift should be delayed until just over 5,000 rpm. > Get the Bentley and follow the instructions for stall testing the torque > converter...
• Re: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:02:48 -0800
  ...Along the way, my torque >converter fell into a bucket of antifreeze(don't ask). I flushed it with >water, but I have no...
• Re: Auto vs manual engine wear
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:23:23 -0600
  ...My thinking is that the torque converter absorbs some of the shock between the wheels and the crank. It seems altogehter "smoother" than a...
• Re: Transmission quits after 310,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:31:59 -0500
  ...Are there recommendations on how to have the torque converter and transmission tested for proper operation before this conversion? I would like to know...
• Re: Leaking Torque Converter Seal
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:35:47 -0400
  Thanks for the tips on this. I'm pretty sure it is the TC seal, the oil is slinging out the vent openings in...
• Starter and Automatic Transmission Probelms
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Zygmunt
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:41:13 -0700
  ...How does the torque converter attache to the motor, could this have broke loose? (I would imagine if this happened I would not have...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:05:12 -0700
  ...I checked all three torque >>>>> converter bolts. All seem tight. Going to remove some exhaust pieces to >>>>> verify. >>>>> >>>>> Since the last change made to...
• Re: h2o engine transplant sounds tinny/diesel-like
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:36:04 -0700
  ...connect the torque converter to the engine- they were about 2mm or so too long, so they seated before the converter was tight, and...
• Re: Vanagon mentioned on Car Talk today
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 23:27:20 -0400
  ...Automatics that are real slugs either have an engine performance problem or a bad torque converter. Yes, the converters go bad and the symptom...
• Re: Bad has milleage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:44:28 -0400
  It is possible for either the transmission or the torque converter to slip. A bad torque conveter may allow a slight slip. A slipping...
• FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF GO-WESTY'S 2.2
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:12:51 -0700
  ...I had also thought that disconnecting and then later lining up the three bolts for the torque converter was going to be a bear...
• PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 19:26:46 -0800
  ...Especially the torque converter seal. I just don't want to have to pull it in another six months should something else decide to...
• Re: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 16:03:42 -0700
  ...do-able? It might kinda' work, maybe, doing a lot of torque converter spinning with that 3-speed auto; but so far as I...
• Re: '90 Vanagon with bad auto trans... what am I getting into?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 11:19:38 -0500
  ...It is not likey that the torque converter would fail in a way the van will not move or make noises. It is alo...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:25:59 -0400
  I didn't think these vans ever came with lockup torque converters? On Tue, Sep 11, 2007 at 10:27:28PM -0400, Dennis Haynes...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 22:20:03 -0700
  ...Everything needs to be flushed out, the torque converter, differential, and the transmission section needs rebuilding. If you put a rebuilt transmission section on...
• Re: trying to locate VW automatic transmission seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:48:26 -0500
  ...Seal, torque converter to differential, 003 519 089 D $34.00 Seal, differential to auto tranny, 2 needed, 089 409 529 D (38 x...
• Auto to Manual Trans Question
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 23:12:03 -0600
  ...I need to know if there is anything different with the torque converter flex plate on the 1.9 and the 2.1? Will...
• Re: Broken AT in my 88..need donations.
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 7 May 2004 10:39:53 -0600
  ...My 88's transmission is broken.................drive gears to the pump, torque converter stripped, and the drive shaft for it all is scarred up...
• Fw: 2.1 liter WBX engine
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:54:10 -0400
  ...I also have a working automatic transmission including torque converter out of an 87 Westy for sale - $150 plus shipping. -Hans > Getting ready to...
• Re: How much AT fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:17:11 -0500
  ...If the trans was disassembled or the torque converter drained, you will need more. Fill to between the marks with the tranny warm. Dennis...
• Re: Install Auto transmission to final drive problem
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 28 May 2006 09:12:54 -0400
  ...I think it is driven by the torque >converter. > >This looks like it is matter of 'just keep trying >until it fits' > >Thanks, >Dave...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 24 May 2011 21:50:41 -0400
  ...If the engine oil is coming out of the openings between the engine and transmission, where the torque converter spins, I think the rear...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:41:25 -0700
  ...Loosen the Flywheel /torque >> converter plate >> then see if it turns then. Been there done that. When testing for >> crankshaft >> shim thickness it is...
• Re: Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:04:39 -0400
  ...Most of the heat is generated in the torque converter and it does a great job cooling itself with those attached fins. The water...
• How much ATF in Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:58:47 -0400
  I'm putting my transaxle back in the van. I had my TC rebuilt, so it is empty. The rebuilder told me to put...
• Re: Broken AT in my 88..need donations.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 7 May 2004 09:35:20 -0700
  ...My 88's transmission is broken.................drive gears to the pump, > torque converter stripped, and the drive shaft for it all is scarred up...
• curious ebay vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:24:14 -0700
  ...1.00 too, given the inherent slippage of a non-locking torque converter. I know little about the diesels, but isn't a 1...
• Re: Getting AT rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 20:33:47 -0500
  ...The Vanagon torque converter is a rare piece. Yours will probably have to be rebuilt. This is done by cutting it open. Cleaning and...
• Good to be back finally
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:08:38 +0100
  ...Not many news from my side Vanagonwise, V6 TDi still up and running (but with a busted torque converter clutch). Oh, three new things...
• More on ATF cooler failure
  Historical mailing list - Mark Pry
  Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:53:48 -0700
  ...the fluid out of the transmission; the rest stays in the torque converter. Does that mean I should have the entire transmission taken apart...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 10:05:34 -0400
  ...The only thing he said I could do was to buy a new torque converter/with the ring gear as on this car they...
• Re: autotrans (again)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 22:15:43 -0500
  ...being careful not to cut into the steel portion of the torque converter. The bushing installer I used to use is the old bushing...
• Re: AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 21:20:03 -0600
  ...to remember an shop estimate of $800-950 including doing the > torque > converter which was priced separately at $150. > It looks like it might...
• Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:56:32 -0700
  ...However, people who have driven the TDI Vanagon report a very solid feeling of power thanks to the torque. This includes people who have...
• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 15:32:31 -0400
  ...The more wind resistance the greater slippage in the torque converter and everyone pretty much agrees these vehicles are prone to the influence of...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together? Speaking of jacks or jack accessories
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:06:07 +0000
  ...If you do remove it as an assembly leave the torque converter attached to the drive plate. Letting it bounce a bit on the...
• Re: text only, and transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 28 Dec 2000 22:44:24 -0600
  ...There is obviously no way to drain all of the fluid because a large amount remains in the torque converter. Ideas, anyone? Thanks on...
• Re: Engine power loss (need help)
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 18:45:08 -0600
  ...the next part is the torque converter system inside the transmission. will rumble when loaded if bearings are gone. jimt On Thursday, Oct 17...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:46:49 -0700
  ...just giving you the choice of an expensive torque converter .. and it sounds to me like there is mainly 'hope' about that ....is not...
• Re: Auto transmission from ten years of storage....what should i do?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 15:19:56 -0600
  ...should i buy a rebuilt torque converter? >or just use my old one? >any help on this matter would be grand... >thanks again everyone...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:46:58 -0700
  How might someone determine whether one has a bad torque converter? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow...
• Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:39:55 -0800
  Pulling kit(s) for flex plate/torque converter and flywheel. I haven't looked at the shop manual yet to see what the process...
• selling on list/ice cube trays
  Historical mailing list - THE SCHMIDTS
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:52:02 -0700
  ...Was well worth $2700, now will take $1900, but it needs a torque converter seal. It started leaking ATF enroute to BNNTA and I...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:46:05 -0400
  ...Black grit could be >> burned clutch material or stuff that washed out of the torque converter >> after the tranny swap. >> >> Dennis >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From...
• Re: Highway driving
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:33:46 -0400
  ...I have seen that tire size on the automatics cause just enough continuous torque converter slip to heat things up and cause failures. If...
• Re: A/T wont drive in 3rd.Assistance PLEASE...
  Historical mailing list - raul lince
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 20:16:57 +0000
  ...was told by someone to rremove the govenor before installing the torque converter? Is someone pulling my chain? Raul >From: Kjmmensing@aol.com >To...
• Re: .................... and vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:56:37 -0700
  ...that > part already ) , and in addition to that clutch is a torque converter. > The way it works is ....if you are 'touching' the shift...
• Re: Install of catalytic converter on 90 multivan
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 10:53:36 -0700
  ...It is superior and holds torque fine. Likely only reason vw did not use is cost. With all thread you can cut to any...
• Your advice worked!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 12:13:33 -0700
  ...This is for removing the three rounded-off torque converter bolts on my 85 Automatic. I had to get the intake runners and plenum...
• Re: Busted Down Near Tekonsha, Michigan
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:02:19 -0500
  I assume you have an AT and the leak is from the Torque converter seal which conveniently leaks directly onto the front exhaust header...
• Re: Automatic Phobia (Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:05 -0400
  ...Normal repair of all soft parts, (clutches, bands, steels pistons, bushings, seals, gaskets and rebuilt torque converter should be under $400.00 patrst, 3...
• Re: Good auto transmission mechanic/parts?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:25 -0400
  ...Ever wonder where most of that stuff really goes? It is centrifugally attached to the outer drum of the torque converter. That is why...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sat, 23 Jun 2018 10:49:28 -0400
  ...I >>>>>>> checked all three torque converter bolts. All seem tight. Going >>>>>>> to remove some exhaust pieces to verify. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Since the last change made to...
• Re: 090 (automatic) transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 May 2016 10:26:12 -0400
  ...The Torque converter, the >> differential, and the CV joints are all things I wanted to learn >> about at a later date. I guess I...
• Re: Auto trans kit? Parts Source!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:41:50 -0500
  ...I do recommend getting the torque converter and the two center seals from VW if they are available. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• 90 Vanagon Automatic Starter Saga Continues.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:03:26 -0500
  ...The rebuilt starter spins up every time, but engages the flywheel (torque converter) about 20% of the time. Consensus then was that the final...
• Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:30:58 -0500
  ...Driven the fluid in the torque converter will expand. There are two vents on top of the transmission assembly. One is for the ATF...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:02:09 -0700
  ...I checked all three torque >>>>> converter bolts. All seem tight. Going to remove some exhaust pieces to >>>>> verify. >>>>> >>>>> Since the last change made to...
• Re: Engine pull on scale of 1 to 10
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:43:01 -0700
  ...Make sure you put sufficient locktite on the bolts that connect the drive plate and torque converter. Mine vibrated off somehow, causing the bolts...