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• Re: Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:21:03 -0500
  ...After a short moment of > penetrating, while still warm, apply your torque. I was amazed, the > first time I tried it on a rusted...
• Re: RPM?MPH
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:01:18 +0000
  ...higher rpms for any given speed > due to > slipping in the torque converter and transmission. > > Route 66 Rider! > Ramon Hill > Live Long and Be...
• 84 Westy WBoxer Rebuild - Part I
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Sun, 02 Mar 1997 21:56:26 -0800
  ...One thing I did notice and have a peeve about is even though they have an access hole to remove the torque converter bolts...
• Re: Knocking Rod arm/B. Bobs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 06:43:56 -0800
  ...Right > now > it seems to be at the front of engine towards torque converter. We used a > staff to our ears touching the case...
• Getting AT rebuilt
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 17:44:34 -0500
  ...time to cut that down? I would want a new/rebuilt Torque converter. And I guess there is a gasket set they will need...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:44:15 -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...
• ATF amount in autotrans?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:10:46 -0500
  ...3 or 4 quarts, as I will not be draining the torque converter, but... Don in Reidsville, NC 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro (Suzie) 1988...
• Re: Pulling engine/transmission together?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:02:58 +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: TDI Conversion Advice
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 10 May 2017 13:08:51 -0700
  ...Werner <michael.d.werner@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Seeking experienced TDI users or converters on your vanagons... > > Before I consider the potential of a TDI...
• Re: Audi/Golf auto transmissions and personal stupidity
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 23:44:56 -0500
  ...Torque converter is slinging ATF over everything (common actually, did to a much, much lesser extent back before I replaced the seal when I...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 23 May 2011 22:11:29 -0400
  ...Being in a higher gear sooner means more "slip" in the torque converter, which means more heat there. Here's something I've long...
• Re: AUTO TRANS GOVENOR SHAFT NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 10 Nov 2017 06:18:55 +0000
  ...If this is what happened you need to do an overhaul including replacing the torque converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Moo is leaking Big Time!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 02 Dec 1996 21:47:26 -0800
  ...Mine's an automatic, I think the combination of heat and crud/oil slinging off the torque converter did them in. So far the...
• Re: Auto tranny rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 18:37:53 -0400
  ...If you know you don't need the torque converter, or any final drive parts, figure around ~$800 to $1200 for me to do...
• Re: Broken AT in my 88..need donations.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Fri, 7 May 2004 12:19:51 -0700
  ...Broken AT in my 88..need donations. > My 88's transmission is broken.................drive gears to the pump, > torque converter stripped, and the drive...
• 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
  ...having no problems with the unit) I put in a new torque > converter seal, screen, the paper gasket under the screen, and a pan...
• Re: Loctite
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:28:50 -0700
  ...Range Cure Speed Loctite® Red Threadlocker 271 High strength for fasteners up to 1" (25 mm) diameter Exhaust Manifold Bolts, Flywheel Bolts, Torque Converter...
• Re: Auto trans wisdom please?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 May 2012 01:48:28 -0400
  ...For the torque converter and the seals between the auto and final drive sections I go to the dealer. I have had problems with...
• Re: Hankook I-Pike Winter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 30 May 2011 10:11:08 -0400
  ...Much more and the torque converter will constantly slip and make a real mess heat wise. External oil coolers will only be of limited...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:26:23 -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: TDI Conversion Advice
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 10 May 2017 13:40:31 -0700
  ...Werner <michael.d.werner@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Seeking experienced TDI users or converters on your vanagons... > > Before I consider the potential of a TDI...
• Re: [WetWesties] Auto trans operating test help?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:30:58 -0500
  ...any sort of freewheel capability so it's all up to torque converter behavior. Still, I'm interested to put some numbers on it...
• Re: Cut you spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 16:32:16 -0600
  ...New fluid removes all that dirt that keeps things sealed in old transmissions and the most common leak is at the torque converter, shift...
• Re: 2.1L engine failure - Update #2
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 16:14:59 -0700
  ...I recently R&R'd my torque converter by myself with a floor jack in something around 8 hours or a little less, and...
• Re: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 08:06:36 -0400
  Chris, not sure what the ring gear on the torque converter has to do with the starter turning over slow. More likely is some...
• Aftermarket cruise control speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:04:19 -0400
  ...This won't work on the AT due to the slip in the torque converter. I actually have had some success using it, but...
• Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 07:27:45 +0000
  ...It should be different because the gas engine can rev >higher that the diesel engine. > > Would it be the torque converter that would make...
• Re: Ever Notice Where The Needles Are on Speedo and Tach? Gear ratios automatic-manual.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:36:47 -0400
  Except for torque converter slip the overall gear ratios for the automatic and 4 speed transmissions are the same. On a 25.5 inch...
• Auto Tranny leaking
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 19:42:07 -0400
  ...Ordered a torque converter seal and he dropped the motor again to replace that. Put it back in and drove it around town and...
• Re: GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:06:45 -0400
  ...I have been seeing all this stuff on conversions and leaky torque converter seals. I have an auto tranny and have had that seal...
• 84 automatic trans reseal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:50:23 -0600
  About 5000 miles back, I replaced the transaxle in my 84 with a used unit, and replaced the torque converter seal, axle seals, and...
• Re: Post AT rebuild troubles
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 20:24:20 -0400
  ...might be a fine mist of fluid > > spraying off of the torque converter. > > > > And the other thing is that it seems quite hot. If...
• Mobil Delvac ATF or Brand of Dexron Automatic Trans oil best suited for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:01:37 -0800
  ...I reliaze the issue is basically with the drain hole in the torque converter, but with the new oil all the issues seem more...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:18:01 -0500
  ...Jim On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 6:08 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Look for a loose torque converter bolt. One...
• Re: Seals on automatic differential
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:21:57 -0700
  ...Seals on automatic differential > Torque converter seal, pinion seals; I should probably do the drive flange > seals while I'm at...
• Auto transmission from ten years of storage....what should i do?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 22:11:01 -0500
  ...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: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:59:44 -0700
  ...new radiator (my helper over torqued the bleed bolt and cracked it), oil psi gauges, clutch & cat converter I spent $500.42 at BusDepot...
• 1.9l TD Engine torque & power tables, westy drag.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 21:02:43 -0500
  ...for the parts!) For comparison the AAZ engine in the European VW cars list at 55kW with catalytic converter and stock exhaust and intake...
• Re: plz help! post 090 rebuild, weird metal stress noise shifting into park
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 11 Jun 2016 18:31:35 +0000
  Um you remembered to put the bolts back in the torque converter that connects it to the drive plate right? Ken On Sat, Jun...
• Re: Performance Exhaust for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 10:52:29 -0800
  ...i have gutted the catylitic > converters on my daily drivers (no flames fom greenpeace members please) . the > cat is still there, but its hollow...
• Stubborn oxygen sensor
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:15:32 -0500
  ...After a short moment of penetrating, while still warm, apply your torque. I was amazed, the first time I tried it on a rusted...
• It's Alive! It's Alive!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 09:01:24 -0700
  ...What I was not aware of is that the PO had ignored the leaking torque converter seal and toasted the original trans. My first...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 2 Sep 2017 10:30:30 -0700
  ...Torque converter slip should be no more than 3% so add 80 RPM for that. So with the above assumptions you should be seeing...
• Re: Engine Puzzlememt
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:47:52 -0400
  ...The transmission and engine were separated with the removal of the torque converter bolts. I manually spun the engine. It stopped the same places...
• Re: AT question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 09:33:01 -0800
  ...Unfortunately, a complete rebuild is necessary, including the torque converter, since it's the only way to get the cross contaminated fluids out. The...
• Re: Anyone shipped an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 18:44:34 -0800
  ...Trans goes on a pallet, Torque converter goes in a box. Gotta *really* drain it. Start draining now! Jim -- If there is light in...
• Re: Vanagon auto trannies
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 19:48:01 -0500
  ...The primary difference is actually the torque converters. The stall and lock up speeds are different. The later unit allows for better acceleration. Dennis...
• 1.8T Motor for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Ankeny
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:16:42 -0500
  ...In stock form it delivers 150hp @5700 rpm and 155 ft/lbs of torque @1750-4600 rpm (a whopping 3950 rmp powerband!!!). I have...
• Re: Will an early Subaru engine fit the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:20:15 -0800
  ...new radiator (my helper over torqued the bleed bolt and cracked it), oil psi gauges, clutch & cat converter I spent $500.42 at BusDepot...
• 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: Auto transmission not shifting question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:35:37 -0230
  ...The torque converter is slinging a small > amount of fluid so there is a seal leak there, so my tranny is tired.. I > don...
• Re: Why I hate my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 12:34:33 -0700
  Ouch! Sounds like a broken torque converter, or it possibly came unbolted from the flywheel if it wasn't installed properly. Probably not a...
• Re: Automatic Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 20:21:50 -0500
  ...The part on torque converters was really interesting. Seems they >> slip about 10% normally, and can't really beat that without a lock-up...
• Re: Which automatic transaxle (A/T) has the best chance of life
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:11:35 -0700
  ...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: Broken AT in my 88..need donations.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 7 May 2004 17:25:34 +0000
  ...Fri, 7 May 2004 12:10:44 -0400 > >My 88's transmission is broken.................drive gears to the pump, >torque converter stripped, and the...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:29:24 -0700
  ...I suspect it's little tricky seating the torque converter. As to the milage, it's probably around 125-130K. The odometer stopped with...
• Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:22:59 -0600
  ...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: Update on starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 12:03:12 -0700
  ...if the 'starter ring gear' on the torque converter is bad.. usually the symptom would be noisy starter operation or intermittent engagement of the...
• Re: Automatic tranny rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 6 Jan 2005 21:32:03 -0800
  ...We do quite a few of these and only charge $950/exchange and that includes rebuilding the differential and a rebuilt torque converter. I...
• Re: curious ebay vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:33 -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...