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• Re: '90 MV engine jerk(I searched first:)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Oct 2013 00:34:21 -0400
  ...It happens in all gears. I can put on the cruise and it will jerk a little when it accelerates/decelerates. It idles fine...
• Re: Backup light switch malfunction - blinking backup lights when shifting
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:16:15 -0800
  ...It seems the backup lights blink on while >>>shifting gears and will remain on when in 3rd or 4th gear if I pull >>>gently...
• Re: Gearshift lube job
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 22:01:55 -0600
  ...21, 2002 6:59 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Gearshift lube job > > My manual trannie shifter squeaks and squeals when I shift...
• Re: Transmission Popping out of 1st
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 14:05:15 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Worn out gears is > the problem. Time for a rebuild or a new tranny. Worn synchros, more specifically. Try putting it in 2nd before...
• Re: Power window mechanism needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 17:20:55 -0500
  ...If you decide to unpower it, I'll sell you the door handle and the internal window crank gears for $15 +Shipping. All you...
• 80-82 vanagon shift linkage adjusting.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:28:02 -0500
  ...difficult to goto front(1,3) or rear shift(2,4) gears if it's either too long or too short of an overall...
• Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:23:22 +0100
  How would you transplant an entire front-engine-subaru drivetrain and NOT have 5 reverse gears?! Raimund Am 28.02.2007 17:06, Loren...
• Re: Timing Chains, Belts, Gears, etc
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:39:36 -0700
  --snip-- >Sorry guys but a timming belt does't break, that's urban legend. --snip-- Don't know where you're coming from with...
• Re: WTB: Syncro Speedo
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:54:34 -0800
  ...On Syncros the cable is driven by gears in the front differential housing and turns at about double the average speed of the 2...
• Re: Odometer problem
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:33:50 -0400
  ...I seem to remember something on the list about someone who had replacement gears to fix this problem. Bob
• Re: Relay Steering Gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:38:20 -0700
  ...Seems that the channel for the clamping bolt makes you align the steering shafts with the gears only one way. It might be possible...
• Re: ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:32:11 -0500
  ...They can crack causing sloppy shifting and eventually lost 1-2 gears. Happened to me... Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Feb 21, 2014...
• Re: Need help adjusting gear shift linkage
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 12:45:28 -0500
  ...I now have reverse and four forward gears. Steve Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 5, 2018, at 8:31 PM, Stephen Edwards <chibicyclist...
• ..... Can't get first or second gear.
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 15:39:20 -0500
  ...Now the old van will NOT allow me to find reverse, first or second gears. Suggestions please - be kind. Regards Peter Marsh Naples FL...
• 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: Transmission Codes
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 12:06:22 +0100
  ...http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~Martin.Schulte/vw_bus/t3_tech/tech_f.htm Gearbox ID DZ Gears 4 Built until 31. Jul. 1982...
• Proper Clutch use
  Historical mailing list - Kristopher B.
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 22:37:01 -0400
  ...neutral is for shifting between gears.. your automatic is always in gear, so should your manual.. kris -- http://www.i2.i-2000.com/~krisbee
• Re: FS: '86 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Neptuno
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 20:34:05 -0800
  ...all other gears fine..drives well otherwise. i have good used trans that can be a part of the deal if need be.. anyway...
• Re: Manual transmission grinds when shifted into into 2nd, 3rd gears
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:03:49 -0600
  You've probably got slave cylinder troubles, maybe master cylinder troubles. Worse on cold days? Jim On Feb 20, 2006, at 7:48 PM...
• Fwd: no reverse ( and archive search isn't working right now)
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 3 May 2007 21:38:39 -0700
  ...It;s very strange, 1st and 2nd gear are where reverse used to be - you have to push down to get these gears. 3rd...
• V6 & 091 FS in New Zealand, Loaf too
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:10:18 +1300
  ...With it goes my Loaf's 091 trans, fitted with Albins Elephant large-diameter mainshaft and gearset of ratios: 1st 2.79, 2nd 1...
• Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 14:14:11 -0800
  ...the van spends most its time in lower gears, in the city and it's > the original transaxle with 134,000 on it. i...
• Re: Intermittent engine miss
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Sun, 4 Jun 2006 23:35:10 -0400
  ...Same in all gears, if anything worse in lower gears. Then it would catch and run smoothly for from 1 to about 30 seconds...
• Re: Low oil pressure/Type IV engine oil pump (long)...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 16:58:26 -0700
  ...It's an aluminum unit with steel gears (021-115-107). If you are going to try to remove it, you must be careful...
• Re: Noisy speedo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 01:07:01 +0000
  ...Images: > > http://tinyurl.com/jxtbjov > http://tinyurl.com/payt7l8 > > I didn't see any of this at external gears (odometer etc.) > > Neil. > > On 12...
• Just got first vanagon, need some help.
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wagener
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 03:57:01 -0700
  ...The PO thinks that the gears on the torque convertor are messed up, and are eating the gears on the starter. When he had...
• Re: Someone finally has taken up my Idea: Aircooled WBX...up to 90mm x103mm...
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 16 Dec 2001 10:22:23 -0800
  ...Speed does cost money.How fast do you want to go? And straight cut cam gears for wasserboxer, didn't know about that one...
• Need diesel ring gear or flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hougard
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 16:09:54 EST
  ...Do rebuilt starters have new gears? Checked with Camelback VW here in Phoenix and they don't show a separate ring gear just the...
• Re: ok, stretched beetle limo!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 23:13:31 +1300
  ...Getting the gearshift points synchronized was critical, as there were TWO gearboxes, clutches etc. Apparently it worked well, but was never developed beyond the...
• Re: Suddenly it won't ...
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 10 Mar 2005 19:12:07 -0800
  ...It > also grinds gears in very cold mornings. > What is the reason? Can it be still saved with some > special oil? > Zoltan > Dylan Friedman...
• Auto Trans Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:55:00 -0700
  looks like the auto trans of my '87 Van GL 2.1L is sticking and won't go in forward gears anymore. do you...
• Re: sounds of doomed tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 17:33:05 -0600
  ...the van spends most its time in lower gears, in the city > and it's > the original transaxle with 134,000 on it. i...
• Re: berg shift kit
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 10:29:04 +1100
  ...Makes changing gears a far more pleasurable experience as a result of the shorter throw between gears.Makes for quicker changes too. Installation is...
• Clutch Judder
  Historical mailing list - Don Bolt
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 19:04:22 -0500
  ...Now lets check it through the gears before I put the wheels back on. Now Edsel Murphy seems to have snuck in quietly. With...
• Friend heading towards Vancouver needs transmission help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Sep 2016 21:25:23 -0400
  ...He is having trouble with 3rd and 4th gears. Might be slider hub. Anyway does anyone know of a person-shop that may be...
• Ratios:RPM/Speed('81 Westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 19:13:39 -0700
  ...My tranny sound/feels good in all forward gears, but when I let the van roll backwards while in reverse, or if I go...
• 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Hays
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 07:55:30 -0600
  ...The tranny runs fine in gears R and 1-3 but needs a bungee cord to hold it in 4th as it keeps popping...
• Re: New Trans Locked in Two Gears
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 17 May 1999 16:44:39 -0600
  Jason Yasment wrote: > > Fellow Vanageeks, > I've got the new trans ready to go in and found it was locked up and the > axles...
• Syncro transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Joe Ernest
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 10:47:50 -0800
  My 89 syncro westy (175 K miles) has developed a whine/rumble/vibration in 3rd and 4th gears and I have been advised that...
• Re: Ex Mercedes
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 6 May 2001 13:45:47 +1200
  >He was pushing throttle, changing gears and laughing and after the better >part of a long block the chow dog just gave it up...
• Re: woodruff key removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 19:50:23 -0400
  ...woodruff key removal? What is the easiest/best way to remove that woodruff key holding those gears on the crankshaft on? Thanks, -Damon ===== '84...
• Re: Weird bucking
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 11:27:40 -0700
  ...It's more noticeable in lower gears due to the increased leverage. Karl Wolz > Subject: Weird bucking > > In the last couple months, i've...
• Re: Zetec Westy Site
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:37:50 -0400
  ...The .77 or .70 4th gears are only 240 bucks. I think it might be more cost effective to go with a little taller...
• hesitation/where's first gear
  Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:57:56 -0500
  ...The RPM's would bounce all over the place in all gears and cont'd to do this until I got home. Since then...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:35:03 -0400
  At 11:38 AM 3/26/2012, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: >because it helps us to get through some of the bad times. The...
• floppy clutch, unable to shift when the engine is on
  Historical mailing list - Kendra Calhoun
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:44:56 -0600
  ...I can shift into gears when it's off though... My roommate thinks I need to get some transmission flush fluid and it'll...
• Re: Update on The Miracle & New AA 091 w/ TBD 4 2WD
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:03:23 -0500
  ...Some say it's not necessary, but gears wear, no matter what, and the wear particles floating in there help in crease the wear...
• Re: "Regular" ATF?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 19 May 2011 18:30:55 -0500
  ...Running smooth in all gears. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 3:09 PM...
• Re: Westy WOES...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 10:33:06 CST6CDT
  ...Extra tall gears cutting into the housing/cover. Al bits to be sure. Seems like that would be more of a even, continual scraping...
• '81 Vanagon Diesel, small gears
  Historical mailing list - Wiebo Troost
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 21:31:42 -0600
  HI, We are the proud new owners of an 81 Vanagon Diesel. The engine has been recently replaced by a '93 Turbo Spec 1...
• Need help with shift linkage (5spd)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 22:09:18 -0700
  ...If you look at the diagram in Bentley, on page 34.10 under the gearshift lever there is a spring and ball shown directly...
• shift rod 4speed trans
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 10:28:03 -0800
  ...wow this is like the trick its smooth going to all 4 gears. question is it hard to replace that plasic part and if...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:14:13 -0400
  ...dropping >Aircon connectors in pillars melt-down >Transmission failures (pressed-together gears etc) >Slider outer handle breaking (early models) >Window moldings (chrome) turning ghastly...
• Re: Newbie, hello (TIICO mpg)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:54:07 -0700
  ...It's usually the offroad travel of many miles in lower/slower gears that drive the mpg down to the 20. The non-camper...
• Re: Talk to me about AT's!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:26:44 -0700
  ...There is no splash lubrication of the gears, shafts and > bushings in the automatic section. All lubrication is provided by the > pump, which is...
• Re: Searched. Steering rack grease substitute? + questions PIC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:40:13 -0500
  ...not gears as I erroneously stated. Mike ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:30:24 -0700
  Having the cam gear loose on the shaft does simplify the belt installation since then there are only 2 fixed gears to get the...
• IT'S ALIVE (and it's a turbo-diesel)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 18:32:13 -0400
  ...Top speed / (so far) 75mph! Comfortable Cruising speed / 65 - 70 mph Speed in gears 1st / 18 mph, 2nd / 35 mph, 3rd / 55 mph, 4th...
• Re: Berg short shift Group Purchase-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 13:31:00 +1100
  ...The gear lever throw is considerably reduced between gears and makes gear changes feel like you're in a Golf or a good Beetle...
• Re: weddle 5 speed tranny...What you get...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 21:36:43 EDT
  ...I added a .70 fifth gear (the .77 gears were bad and a new batch would have taken a month longer). I also added...