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• Re: 90 VANAGON Carat Weekender for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Suzanne Hackett
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 17:01:07 -0800
  Hi, I guess I goofed...its an automatic transmission but not a 5-speed. Here's the original post: 1990 Vanagon Carat, Weekender Model...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:46:50 -0500
  The only two automatic transmissions I've had extensive experience with are: 1. The 1965 Ford Falcon my wife had when we married. I...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid and Gear Oil Comparrison and Feedback please
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 May 2009 20:59:12 -0400
  ...Automatic Transmission Fluid and Gear Oil Comparrison and Feedback please I am about to change my Auto Transmission fluid and Gear oil, just wondering...
• Re: automatic transmission 87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 11:31:14 EST
  ...I am also wondering - do you have any experience or opinions about different transmission fluids for the automatic. (example, redline racing auto tranny fluid...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Welch Plug
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Wed, 7 May 2014 06:06:22 -0400
  ...Some time ago, Dennis Haynes posted > > about automatic transmission rebuild kits available at: > > > http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/sfnt.html?gclid=CLqb4InN9LMCFQeynQodBB > > but they do...
• Re: 97 EV differences
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 22:32:36 -0800
  ...about a 97 EV VR6 Winnie with >automatic transmission? I had a chance to compare >automatic vs. stick on two brand new 95 EV...
• 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 reply: Auto Transmission service advice
  Historical mailing list - Vanderzanden Michael (DC-LP/SAL-US)
  Fri, 10 May 2019 03:09:46 +0000
  I am out of the office. I will return on Moday, May 13. Please call my mobile phone (610)937-1938 if your matter...
• transmission conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 14:58:00 -0400
  Has anybody ever converted a 4spd to an automatic? If so how difficult is this if a complete donor vehicle is available. Also will...
• Re: Manual or Automatic? Which is the One True Tranny...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 12:20:54 EST
  ...Are there some torque advantages/disadvantages to the automatic? Is there a significant weight diffenence between the manual and automatic transmissions? >> yes, the automatics...
• Starting Problems . . . was Re: URGENT: Stranded in Remote Area. ..
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 11:14:02 -0500
  ...The automatic transmission starter solenoid gets it's juice from the Park/Neutral safety switch located under the plastic shifter housing. This switch is...
• Re: Need good Westy Auto Trans shop in SE Michigan
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:49:47 -0400
  ...You do not need a Vanagon Specific > transmission shop. Almost any transmission shop that services and rebuilds > automatic transmission should be able to work...
• Re: Transmission in Portland
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:03:15 -0400
  ...Transmission in Portland Loren Its an automatic. I need to get it adjusted. I got it from German Transaxle but, couldnt get back to...
• Re: Auto trans kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:10:04 -0500
  ...On 11/23/2012 4:19 PM, HotelWestfalia wrote: > I would like to repair my Automatic Transmission. So, I went on the major web...
• Re: Vanagon Transmission/Transaxle? (No gun content)
  Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 13:56:20 EST
  ...But to estimate what is realy wrong I need tohave the Automatic Transmission. Sincerely Detlev Vanagon Projekt 925 606 8797
• Re: Manual or Automatic? Which is the One True Tranny...
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 09:03:29 EST
  ...Are there some torque advantages/disadvantages to the automatic? Is there a significant weight diffenence between the manual and automatic transmissions? Thanks for your...
• Re: Automatic transmission leak
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sun, 5 Apr 2009 12:04:39 -0700
  ...Automatic transmission leak I removed about 1 quart of ATF and cleaned off the tranny. I did notice there is a round 4" thing...
• Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:41:17 -0500
  ...Vanagons are not > much better, but they are better than that. > 2) EVC - Automatic transmission ONLY. Vanagon - manual > transmission. For me and camping/driving...
• Re: towing a Automatic vanagon in neutral w/ drive wheels on the ground??
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 12 May 2002 12:23:18 -0700
  ...an automatic, says to "Always tow with rear wheels off the ground. This restriction does not apply to cars with manual transmission. If excessive...
• Need a linkage part from an automatic Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 1 Sep 2015 16:10:21 -0400
  I need the metal rod linkage that is for an Automatic Vanagon. A small rod with a spring attaches to the top of the...
• Re: V6anagon re-V6'ed, finally, mostly
  Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 23:17:35 +0600
  ...automatic* bus? >4b.) Anyone have a Vanagon automatic tranny they want to sell? Wait!!! do the Kennedy adaptors only work with manual transmissions?? if...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2012 10:31:41 -0400
  ...automatic Vanagons, even though I've owned four T3s. All four have had problems with the shifters or clutches, and frankly the transmissions themselves...
• Re: Moderator Comment Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:21:26 -0700
  acronym "WTF" Whither thou Fahren? ;-) Seriously, thank you for a moment of propriety. We all tend to lose track of the fact this is...
• Vanagon: auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Potts
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 21:37:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Could I convert an '87 automatic vanagon to manual transmission???? ---- Samuel Potts - USA - spotts@freenet.fsu.edu
• Splitting the case
  Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 11:37:49 EDT
  ...all) what else needs to be removed to split the case, the 3 groove pully (how is it removed) I have an automatic transmission.
• Re: Info. on 91 Vanagon/Multi
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:05:33 -0600
  ...What are listees >experiences with automatic transmission?? Any other information or >tidbits on this type of VW greatly appreciated. > >Cheers, >Patty
• autoTRANSMISSION rapidly leaking in 90
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 20:04:26 -0500
  ...I know very little about transmissions and even less about automatics, but know this has something to do with me removing the engine and...
• Re: Vanagon and Type 2 Auto transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
  Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:52:13 +1000
  ...Vanagon and Type 2 Auto transmissions > > Does anyone know if the 3-speed automatic transmissions introduced in > the Type 2 (Kombi) were physically the...
• Re: Standard to automatic?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:31:35 -0700
  ...automatic was connected to the cooling system. Why is that? > > ATF cooler. Actually, it's technically a cooler/heater, intended to bring the transmission...
• 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Sep 1996 19:22:46 -0700
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) Dual airbags added ABS made standard Traction control system added (low speed) 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) Automatic transmission...
• Re: expected lifetime for transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Fri, 11 Jun 1999 01:33:43 EDT
  Dan- most Vanagon manual transmissions I get for rebuild have between 100 & 175k miles on them. 3rd /4th clutch gear hub(slides between 3...
• Re: Automatic transmission cooler-advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:02:14 -0500
  ...The van had sat for about 7 years I am guessing but with the level high I figured it was antifreeze and transmission fluid...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:08:27 -0700
  ...If the front wheels were up, the problem at hand is the automatic transmission right? You could tow a manual vanagon fine with the...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2012 10:41:37 -0400
  ...A key point for me in this decision is going to revolve around the manual vs the automatic transmission. Somewhere down the road I...
• Confirm please? Vanagon automatic transmission starter motor?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:33:09 -0700
  ...Vanagon automatic starter web images look like this part. Image of starter in question: https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/6307728795498047153#6307728794892072978 Thanks, Neil. -- Neil...
• Re: Tranny question re: 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Houston
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 23:40:20 -0700
  ...to mention the transmission, automatic and > he > said something about the differential being > repaired? > I've always had standards so automatics are new to...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 22:41:13 -0500
  ...I have run into middle aged people who stated that they could not drive a manual transmission vehicle, however. My wife had not driven...
• Re: VW Power on hills
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 9 Aug 2005 14:58:19 -0400
  ...Mike '84 GL 7 pass auto '85 GL Westy 4 spd Sharon Mendonca wrote: > I don't know about everyone else with automatic transmissions...
• Looking for Auto Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Dan Wohlers
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:41:31 -0700
  Hello Volks, I am in need of an automatic transmission for a 1985 Vanagon Westy. I was wondering if anyone out there has one...
• Anyone with Subaru in automatic?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 07:19:25 EDT
  ...I am uncertain about whether I should do the conversion using the automatic transmission. I have not seen any postings describing how the conversion...
• Removal of Pedals? A little help needed.
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Mon, 28 May 2001 19:46:56 -0700
  I'm swapping a manual transmission (and required linkages) from a '84 Vanagon to a '86 Vanagon that has an automatic transmission. All is...
• 1985 Transporter Automatic Transmission repair
  Historical mailing list - Trevor Hislop (Training)
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 12:56:02 +0900
  ...to automatics on these vans and is relying on advice from others who may also be a bit unused to these transmissions. I have...
• Re: Overlands Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 19:34:10 -0800
  ...Automatic transmissions for diesel engines are very different from gasoline models due to the different power characteristics of the engines. If you figure out...
• Re: Automatic Transmission/ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:23:04 -0800
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>MSN 8 helps <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMOENUS/2743">ELIMINATE...
• power steering
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:07:07 -0800
  ...Is this Automatic Transmission Fluid or a special type of steering fluid. sorry for the stupid question. Happy T-day. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Read...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:32:43 -0700
  > >I guess they must deal with a lot of "marginal" installers. > > You mean the guys working for them? Heh. Maybe. Actually, I was thinking...
• Re: ebay westfalia...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:20:21 -0700
  ...dealership? A transmission oil change? my single stealership experience tells me that $1000 gets you a $200 radiator installed, and an automatic recommendation that...
• Vanagon on Wiki? transmission question?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 08:20:34 -0500
  ...of the few vehicles ever in which > the automatic transmission was tougher than the > manual transmission, which was caused by the > fact that, up...
• Re: Back-up lights -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Duane Teske
  Wed, 28 May 1997 15:07:39 -0500
  ...I had both problems arising from a common source --- this applies to automatic transmissions. In addition to the backup switch positioned on the shift...
• Westy rental
  Historical mailing list - Rob MacLeod
  Sun, 3 May 1998 21:32:10 -0600
  ...what is the concensus on automatic transmission in a Westy? I saw a nice one in the parking lot for sale and it looked...
• Re: Taller 3.73 R+P for automatic transmission found!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 12:15:11 -0700
  ...a stock gear set? Otherwise, it turns into a very expensive automatic gearbox for such a small gain. I inquired with Daryl @ www.aatransaxle...
• Re: 87 Westy 2WD -- only reverse gear in automatic transmission works
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:27:26 -0800
  ...The guy did an excellent job and the transmission is smooth as silk now. I think repairing an automatic transmission is not only something...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 11 May 2013 08:56:25 -0400
  ...Automatic Transmission Issue Well that makes me feel better! LOL On Friday, May 10, 2013, Edward Maglott wrote: > That is what I experienced as...
• Re: Is a aircooled vanagon ECU different between automatic and manual transmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:54:07 -0600
  ...COM> writes: > The injection systems between the air-cooled manual and automatic > transmissions (federal model) are identical except the A/t does not > have...
• VW GOlf question (no Vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 07:54:44 -0400
  ...is an Automatic. Anyone know if there is any problem with things like the ECU, crank end, etc. from the manual transmission Golf. I...
• Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:32:03 -0400
  ...syncro > >>with > an > >> > automatic transmission .He even said that there was > a > >>OEM stripe on the > >> > side saying syncro > automatic. I have never > >>heard...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 13 May 2015 15:06:00 +0000
  Are you certain this is a transmission issue? I don't know about the lurching forward part, but my '85 Weekender (also automatic) used...
• Re: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:13:26 -0700
  ...Automatic transmission question > Larry, > I was told at the time it was due to mixing old/new trans fluid. It was > back before the...
• Re: can't go forward
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:39:08 -0400
  ...I have reverse gear (automatic transmission), but no forward gears. There's a small transmission leak when the engine is running, but not apparently...
• Re: 97 EV's
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 23:17:05 -0400
  ....he did some digging and discovered that in the >States only the automatic transmission will be available on them. It's >in Canada, where...