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• Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:30:49 -0600
  ...My options are: >> >> - Get the old transmission fixed/rebuilt >> - Get a working used transmission and replace the old one with it >> - Get a non...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 May 2015 09:14:50 -0700
  ...Transmission issue > > I have a 1987 Wolfsburg Carat tin top > With auto transmission problems. > In the morning when cold, > I start the van in...
• Re: known Vanagon problems- 12days
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 14:09:25 -0700
  ...ken transmission mount... > > > > On the Second Day Of Vanagon My Westy Gave to me > > 2 squeaky wheels, > > and a bro-ken transmission mount > > > > On...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 17:04:33 EST
  ...Worth looking into. >> Jeff, The question I would ask you is what car did you have that engine transmission combination in? Since you said...
• Re: Manual Transmission Operation
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:21:22 -0500
  ...Manual Transmission Operation >I found a very good demo of manual transmission operation showing the > syncro rings and how they function - something I never...
• Different radiator for automatic vs. manual Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 17:05:39 -0700
  ...I am desperately searching for a radiator compatible with its automatic transmission. I have been told that the only radiators available in this country...
• How to *not* do it.
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 11:01:23 -0700
  Martin and Fellow Listers, If, like Martin, you get showered with pressurised transmission oil when pulling the fill plug, you have another minor problem...
• Re: Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 17:51:10 -0400
  ...Syncro Transmission > > Anne Alder wrote: > > > > Is there anyone out there who knows where I can find a used > > transmission for a 1987 Syncro. The...
• Re: auto to 4spd
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 01:06:15 EST
  ...the manual transmissions all develop a crack in the 3/4 gear slider hub sooner or later necessitating a total rebuilt or replacement. the...
• Re: Auto trans dosent look right?
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Sun, 4 May 2003 19:52:14 -0700
  It is 17mm nuts that draw the transmission bell housing to the engine, the automatic transmission to the differential is 13mm, and where it...
• Re: Rusting Transmission Housing
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 11:15:57 EST
  ...However, if what you see is a reddish brown, I would look above the transmission for traces of rust under the body of the...
• Re: .70 4th gear?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 13:49:13 EDT
  ...Are you asking for one to put IN your transmission, or asking for opinions on folks that already have it installed in their transmission...
• Subie Transmissions to Vanagon Conversion
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 6 Jan 2014 15:13:56 -0600
  ...Surely they result in a Subie-engine/transmission combo to totally replace the Vanagon WBX and Tranny. Anyone have experience? John
• WTB: Vanagon Transmission or Parts Car
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 02 Apr 1996 17:33:16
  Need a 4-speed transmission for an '83+ Water Cooled Vanagon, or will buy an entire Vanagon for parts. Please email me if you...
• Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Anne Alder
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:27:16 -0600
  Is there anyone out there who knows where I can find a used transmission for a 1987 Syncro. The casing is cracked and a...
• Transmission drive shaft slop?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Tue, 8 May 2001 12:23:26 -0500
  ...If I grab the transmission drive shaft and wiggle it, there is a lot (maybe 3/8") of side-to-side slop. Normal? Bad...
• Re: Overfilling transmission fluid.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 15:33:08 -0700
  ...sitting sideways on your workbench). ??? matthew > Can anybody think of any potential problems with overfilling the > transmission fluid (i.e. above the fill hole)?
• diesel transmission wanted (without bellhousing!)
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 03:24:20 -0400
  I'm looking for a transmission from a diesel Vanagon or Westfalia. I don't need the bell-housing. Price to be negotiated, sound...
• ATF: Type F?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 19:31:39 -0700
  ...Is Type F automatic transmission fluid compatible with the Vanagon automatic transmission? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westphalia...
• Sealant between transmission and engine?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:42:26 -0400
  My mechanic has found what looks like silicon sealant on the transmission case from my donor van. Is it normal to use sealant between...
• WTB: Used or Rebuilt AT Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:29:53 -0400
  I'm looking for an automatic transmission for an '84. I'll consider all possibilities, but would prefer the northwest US or western Canada...
• Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:02:01 -0400
  ...I believe that if I had a manual transmission I would gain about 3 MPG. The '84 does not feature a lock up converter...
• Re: Blown Transmission?
  Historical mailing list - William Maxian
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 13:06:43 -0400
  Have good used transmission in 85, that's being parted out ($400 + shipping) - think this might be the cheapest & quickest way out. MAX Maurizio...
• Re: drilling out and replacing "snap" rivets
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:19:48 -0500
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please > immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, > attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• Re: ATF Dexron
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:14:02 -0500
  ---- Eric Ley <eric_ley@hotmail.com> wrote: > Any ATF= automatic transmission fluid will work in the power steering system > all the new models are...
• Re: Transmission Noise (update)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:07:45 -0400
  ...Transmission Noise (update) I replaced the transmission fluid and I'm still getting a whining noise.� It actually seems to be a little louder...
• Re: Jumpy Trans
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:46:46 -0500
  ...Jumpy Trans > My transmission has the exact same symptoms. It will shudder when cold - but be > okay when the van is warm. Started happening...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Transmission NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:44:27 -0500
  This does bring up an interesting issue--where does one go for good transmissions for Vanagons. If you can't find one in a...
• Re: Transmission swap problems: 86 tranny onto 83 engine.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 5 Jan 2016 12:21:04 -0700
  ...Quite simply, I can't get the transmission to mate with the > 1.9 engine; there is some mechanical obstruction. I think I'm...
• Re: Jumpy Trans
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:52:03 -0500
  I don't know about the transmission mount, but it is a manual transmission. Thanks, Patrick >===== Original Message From andrewbell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET> ===== >Transmission...
• Re: SVX-powered crewcab pickup blows trans
  Historical mailing list - sudhir desai
  Tue, 7 May 2002 06:25:26 -0700
  ...But the owner made the mistake to keep > the stock > transmission. > On the second turn on the ring, he blew the > transmission. The case...
• Re: Automatic Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:02:03 -0700
  ...Take the transmission >apart and overhaul it yourself. Phil > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! >http://sbc.yahoo...
• Automatic transmission failure
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:12:03 -0500
  The automatic transmission on my '84 finally gave out this week. I do not know how many miles are on my van. I have...
• Re: Synthetic Oil in Syncro Transmission, the BEST, SWEPTO
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Fri, 15 May 1998 02:28:37 EDT
  ...writes: << It is my intention to change the oil in the transmission and front differential of my 86 Syncro. Would synthetic oil be the...
• Re: conversion ot automatic transmission to manual, 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:40:56 -0500
  ...What is the feasibility of > switching over to a manual transmission? Any drawbacks? Would I > be better > off with just having the automatic transmission...
• Transmission corroding through
  Historical mailing list - Bill H.
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 15:07:05 -0700
  HELP! I noticed that my transmission was leaking a little and thought I'd need a gasket perhaps but when I crawled under to...
• Syncro transmission
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:42:52 -0400
  Anyone got a working Syncro transmission they don't need? Thought I'd try this as I can't afford current rates for repairing...
• Re: Travel Emergency: 4sp Manual Shifting Problem
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:03:15 -0700
  ...Scott graciously agreed to priority diagnose and possibly swap transmissions if necessary. Grrr, 2nd transmission in 12k miles. Thanks for everyone's rapid assistance!
• Vanagon Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler for Sale...
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sat, 31 Jul 2004 14:43:18 -0400
  Hey All, I have a good used automatic transmission Oil Cooler for sale... 80 dollars plus shipping. Cleaned and ready to go. I am...
• Re: Ground straps
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 03:11:28 +0000
  ...The one for the transmission ground strap I haven't tackled yet - I noticed on my '88 Auto Transmission that it's a bolt...
• Re: Five-speed trans. needed.
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Mon, 19 Apr 2004 17:46:37 -0700
  On Apr 19, 2004, at 11:18 AM, Jim Felder wrote: > Also, my shop seemed like prefer me to find the transmission, send it...
• Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:14:48 -0700
  ...Saw transmission rotate L/R as it should but noticed that > transmission bracket is close to clutch hydraulic flex hose bracket on > frame. I...
• Re: [Syncro] Average time to pull transmission, engine, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:42:55 -0400
  ...1) Pull a syncro engine and transmission together 2) Pull a transmission (without pulling the engine) 3) Replace the clutch (with the transmission out...
• Re: 81 Manual Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 May 2010 16:34:42 -0700
  Greetings, sounds like you are having great fun and adventure with your Vanagon ! Transmission work is specialized work, usually only done by transmission rebuilding...
• Re: Rusty Transmission, Remove the Rust or Not?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:12:53 -0400
  I vote for a thorough cleaning of the transmission. Sudhir On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 14:00, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote...
• Query: Type 2 Transmission Interchangability
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 1996 19:36:06 -0700
  ...I found a 1966 transmission complete with axle tubes and final drive gears. I want to use the '66 transmission with my old axle...
• FS: Rebuilt Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:14:30 -0700
  ...I have a rebuilt Vanagon 4 speed manual transmission available. The customer who ordered the transmission has since sold the van and no longer...
• Re: Question about the fluid cooler on the auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:09:07 -0700
  ...but then I looked at how the transmission cooler plumbing is arranged. The return line off the cooler is a branch off the return...
• Re: transmission/differential O ring seal
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:50:49 +1000
  ...The transmission gasket is very straightforward. Be aware though that you have to drain all the fluid for both this job AND the removal...
• Re: Auto tranny cooling
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 22:18:06 -0700
  Is there a drain plug? Don't know about auto transmissions in Vanagons. I've mounted the sender in the drain plug of transmissions...
• Re: Any real automatic trans upgrade for vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 10:06:47 -0800
  ...From the look of it, they appear to have shoehorned some sort of additional gearing in between the transmission unit and the R&P...
• Re: Syncro transmission leakage
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Mon, 21 Jan 2002 12:47:36 -0800
  ...Syncro transmission leakage > > > Hi list, > The transmission in my syncro 86 have a oil leak in the "conecction" shaft > area, my cuestion is: > Who...
• Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:42:10 -0700
  If nothing else I want to thanks you boys for convincing me that the auto to manual transmission conversion I have been contemplating for...
• Re: Transmission/gear lube
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:20:39 -0700
  Heavy loads are harder on the clutch than the transmission. I've been a longtime fan of Red Line MT-90 because of improved...
• Re: Checking Transmission Oil
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 11:42:14 +0000
  ...Webb wrote: >With all the discussion on what oil to use in the manual transmission I >want to check mine. > >What is the tool...
• Re: Engine removal
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:39:38 -0800
  ...Unbolt the 4 bolts holding the engine transmission together. Have support blocks about 4 inches under the front of the transmission, have a floor...
• Re: Your thoughts on auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - Robert Mendonca
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 10:14:23 -0800
  I, personally, would take the automatic transmission any day!! It is much peppier and easier to operate. We have one of each on our...
• Auto Transmission question
  Historical mailing list - john
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:53:31 -0400
  ...You can do this repair with the transmission still in the vehicle. John
• Re: Query...
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:18:20 -0700
  On 3/27/10, Phil Baird <mypactor@pacbell.net> wrote: > Can an aftermarket cruise control be added to a '91 Vanagon with automatic > transmission...
• Changing clutch
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 11:57:51 -0800
  ...Besides the clutch plate, is there anything else I should replace while I have the transmission out? Does anybody have any hints for making...