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  • Re: '87 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - --------
    Fri, 7 Sep 2007 11:49:49 -0400
    ...never do this again unless you are extremely easy on the transaxle. I've seen several people break holes in the transaxle trying this...
  • Re: SA 5sp/Syncro gear swapping
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Mon, 31 May 1999 23:03:21 -0700
    ...But > with the regular Syncro transaxle rebuilds going for $2K > plus, and the very limited potential market, I just don't think > that there...
  • Re: Driveline noise under load ??
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:37:04 -0500
    ...If all is well, the only thing left is the transaxle. I don't have any suggestions there. Maybe some of the other Volks...
  • Re: rebuilt tranny slipping out of 4th gear
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Fri, 10 Jul 1998 14:21:23 -0500
    ------------------------------ Hi Susan, This brings back some unpleasant memories of a type 091 transaxle repair. I had your exact problem with an 091 from a...
  • Re: [Syncro] Hard starting when warm
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sat, 23 Dec 2000 09:05:16 -0800
    ...replace...Just a thought and Happy Holidays from AA Transaxle Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377...
  • Re: auto vs. manual
    Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
    Fri, 11 Sep 1998 10:34:08 -0400
    ...costs about $1400 to get fixed. :( > Does that mean that '83-'85 wasserboxers used a different (superior?) manual transaxle? Mark
  • Re: Please help my Passat! (non-Vanagon reply)
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Sun, 21 Feb 1999 16:40:14 EST
    ...What do I do any of you know?? >> Is it a pre-'91 Passat with over 60K miles on it? -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles...
  • Re: Speedometer calibration
    Historical mailing list - T Berk
    Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:39:48 -0700
    ...This along with your transaxle gearing is what makes it all come out right. You maybe able to swap parts around and still get...
  • 84 manual transmission - resolved - AA transaxle
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Thu, 25 Dec 2003 07:59:17 -0600
    A while ago I posted that my 84 manual was popping out of 4th gear under acceleration and that the shifter would move upon...
  • Portland Or. Transmission Rebuilds?
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:23:49 -0800
    I have the heavy duty cardboard box that AA TransAxle returns rebuilt trannys in. If anybody in the Portland area wants it, let me...
  • Re: Repowering madness, is this workable?
    Historical mailing list - Pat
    Fri, 27 Nov 1998 19:07:43 -0500
    ...Has anyone >> repowered a Vanagon with a complete front wheel drive auto's motor and >> transaxle by just making it a mid engine installation...
  • Re: clutch diagnosis and replacement
    Historical mailing list - Vince P.
    Fri, 9 Apr 1999 09:36:01 -0700
    ...I bet that 90% of all Vanagon transaxles come to me with worn out clutch arms. This is the best time to replace if...
  • Re: Rebuilt engine
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 6 Apr 2014 23:19:35 -0700
    ...I am also considering having the shop that does the install also rebuild the transaxle at the same time, or perhaps getting the Go...
  • Re: Transaxle - Movement of Gear Shifter Normal?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 24 May 2001 18:30:02 -0700
    ...Lastly, the engine cum transaxle moves around quite a bit > > from on-throttle to trailing-throttle. > > > > I, too, had noticeable shifting of the gearshift...
  • Re: AMV 188 000 02
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 23 Jul 2016 12:36:01 -0700
    ...I recently futzed around with repairs to my '88 transaxle case. In part, repaired corrosion damage to area starter mounts to. I'd think...
  • Re: Install extermal oil cooler? Re: Trans fluid in coolant system
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Fri, 6 Apr 2012 07:55:23 -0700
    Do you have any links or info on the van cafe/german transaxle at cooling system? Have always installed an external oil cooler on...
  • Re: vanagon turbo diesel gearing
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Mon, 22 Mar 1999 03:02:42 EST
    ...the torque available with the TD, the gas trans would probably work just fine-IMO. ~Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
  • Re: Tranny....or...
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Tue, 10 Aug 1999 12:41:09 EDT
    ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 1-877-377-0773 aatransaxle.com
  • Re: auto vs. manual
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Fri, 11 Sep 1998 10:35:33 -0500
    ...This is a $200-300 fix if you do it yourself, but many replace the transaxle with a rebuilt. The 091 was used from...
  • Re: Driveline noise under load ??
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:35:34 -0700
    ...Good luck Paul Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist08@GUZYK.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Final Drive Oil Seal Bushing
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 5 Jul 2005 07:39:39 -0700
    ...Auto unit is a fresh rebuild from German Transaxle. The important part there is to measure the end play between the oil seal bushing...
  • Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 6 Nov 2015 08:17:10 -0700
    Dennis wrote: > Before spending money on a fancy differential I would look at the = > tire-wheel combination. Fix the traction problem first. I'll...
  • Re: Diesel transaxle codes-reply
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Thu, 17 Sep 1998 14:18:43 EDT
    ...vague when it comes to the Diesel only 5-speed as I have not seen one in years. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
  • Re: Recommendations for a Tranny Shop/Garage in Mesa/Phoenix?????
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Fri, 25 Sep 1998 19:12:19 EDT
    ...My Syncro rebuilds are $1850.00 and I will accept any condition core to include major FUBAR inside the transaxle. I used to be...
  • Re: Is my Syncro box about to blow
    Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
    Fri, 27 Nov 1998 21:07:25 +0200
    ...The only explanation that I have at the moment is that most of the driving is done in this gear. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles...
  • Re: Grinding sound when rounding corners
    Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
    Thu, 15 Jan 2004 17:05:13 -0600
    ...Nope. > > So I am thinking maybe it is the transaxle mount? I can't see anything > under there that looks like it is rubbing...
  • Re: Rebuilt Viscous Couplers
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 12:22:19 EDT
    ...Happens to me all the time. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
  • Re: Don't Do Business w/Todd Hill, Volkswerks Transaxles
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Tue, 7 Sep 1999 17:44:50 EDT
    Wow!! I read the web site. I know Todd. He works so hard, and is such a warm hearted man. (He looks exactly like...
  • Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
    Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
    Thu, 17 Jan 2002 21:29:38 -0000
    Could anyone suggest which Air Cooled transmissions they recommend or have had success with? For example, I think that the type II van came...
  • Re: Anyone seen this auto?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:11:03 -0700
    On 10/28/07, Chris Lisica <wavanagon@gmail.com> wrote: > > David, I would check w/ Daryl at AA transaxle to see what kind of...
  • Re: stuck syncro throttle cable
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 13 Feb 2004 14:13:17 -0500
    Take down the mounts that hold up the front of the transaxle. This should give you just enough room to see what's going...
  • Re: Locker Limited slips available...
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:03:23 -0800
    ...Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist@GUZYK.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday...
  • Re: 5 spd diesel tranny.
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Wed, 7 Jul 1999 07:32:32 -0700
    ...AA Transaxle, email: Darylchris@AOL.COM -Dana- Tromper wrote: > > My 3rd, and 4th gears just disapeared from one shift > to the next, no grind...
  • Re: 82 aircooled westy tranny concern
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 09:56:43 -0800
    ...and the input shaft will probably need raplacing..:) Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle...
  • Re: what Transaxle will fit?
    Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
    Sun, 24 Sep 2000 19:58:15 EDT
    hi- ive been following this thread- i have often wondered if this would work. does the gas trans supply a workable gear ratio? i...
  • Intermittent noise from rear
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 24 Jan 2003 15:26:49 -0800
    ...Only thing I can figure is the transaxle has a problem but intermittently? Mike
  • Re: Automatic Transmission Mystery Solved
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Thu, 14 Jul 2005 13:31:47 -0700
    Just got off the phone with John at German Transaxle. He says that a couple months ago they ran short of Vanagon automatic transmissions...
  • Re: TheSamba.com :: VW Classifieds -
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 29 Oct 2005 18:03:31 -0700
    ...I've always really liked the candlestick > from the old "Clue" game, too! > Transaxle Okay Mr. T ? > Haven't fetched it Mr. Jake. BenT
  • Draining motor
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:41:03 -0800
    ...2? Are we talking ice cream bucket or kid's wading pool? Also should you drain the transaxle before yanking it as well? Nathaniel
  • Re: How do you drain "all" the fluid out of the tranny?
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Fri, 15 May 1998 18:46:10 -0700
    ...Redline MT 90 Manual Transmission-Transaxle Lubricant > > (which is a 75W90 API GL-4 gear oil designed for transaxles) > > > > Both of these oils meet...
  • Re: FS: 5 Speed Diesel Tranny
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:47:10 -0800
    so the next question is ..........( since I think the ad said 80 to 82 vanagon transaxle ) .... is it a DK, or is it an...
  • Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps- reply #2
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 16:31:09 EST
    ...I use the same transaxles they sell you for used parts on rebuilds. Good idea though. It would be a lot easier to swap...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon - manual trans. fluid change
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:13:58 -0600
    ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver AAG - Larry Word wrote: > I'm finally upgrading to Redline MT-90 transaxle fluid ($10/qtr.) and other than...
  • Re: Borescope: Inspect Transaxle 3/4 Slider Hub?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 23:52:14 -0400
    Clutch not disengaging -- the synchro refuses to mesh. Going into gear with motor stopped is the giveaway. Yrs, d On Tue, Aug 1, 2017...
  • Redline Heavy Shock Proof Gear Oil ? - Daryl ?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:52:15 -0700
    Hi all, was just picking up some Redline MT-90 gear oil for a new rebuilt AA transaxles syncro trans... and notice Redline Shock...
  • Re: Solution to Reliability Problem
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 01:31:32 -0500
    Well, at 20K$ you should have a nice Daryl AA Transaxle, so the 3-4 slider problem should be out of the question. Ben...
  • Re: David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind
    Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
    Fri, 20 Nov 1998 17:51:03 -0600
    ...David Bogel's 3rd Gear Grind > >Good luck with the GL4 synthetic gear oil- maybe it will >do the trick! > >-Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles...
  • Re: [Fwd: 80 Vanagon - Sputters!]
    Historical mailing list - ddawson
    Thu, 22 Oct 1998 15:21:34 -0700
    ...Also clean all the ground wires and or cables that connect the engine/transaxle to the chassis and or body. The electrical may not...
  • Re: Manual Transmission fluid fill
    Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
    Tue, 15 Jun 1999 10:48:00 -0500
    ...that you can get the > fill plug off *first* before you drain the old oil! > > -Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA > 360-412-0948
  • Quality service
    Historical mailing list - Bob
    Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:37:19 -0300
    ...Just a note of appreciation and thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle of Seattle Washington... We had a problem with our Vanagon, he had...
  • Re: Syncro Gearbox synchromesh
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 24 Oct 2002 22:27:02 +0100
    ...Cheers, Clive '88 Syncro Transgrinder ----- Original Message ----- From: "AA Transaxle" <aatransaxle@juno.com> To: <clive.harman-smith@ntlworld.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002...
  • Re: Manual Trans refill delimmas
    Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
    Thu, 18 Mar 1999 02:52:38 EST
    ...The usual warnings about vehicles with running engines and transaxles engaged apply here. Be careful and pay attention! With the ATF sloshing around it...
  • Re: "Regular" ATF?
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Thu, 19 May 2011 11:12:21 -0700
    ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk -----Original...
  • do our tranny's have 2 or 4 spider gears?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 5 Jan 1999 14:50:03 -0500
    i'm looking for a transaxle with gusseting/strengthening materials, and a stronger gear set, and whatever else is needed to let the tranny...
  • Re: locking rear diff on 2WD van or Limited Slip?
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Thu, 13 Dec 2001 02:20:18 -1000
    ...AA Transaxle <aatransaxle@JUNO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 5:56 PM Subject: locking rear diff on 2WD...
  • Tranny Fluid - Manual Transmission
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:47:44 -0500
    On my 88GL I need to service the transaxle and swap out the tranny fluid. I have been running Redline MT 90 for a...
  • Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:55:27 -0700
    ...I'll be taking the van >> in for a week to have the transmission pulled, rebuilt at German >> Transaxle, with all new seals put...
  • Re: What kind of vanagons are we driving
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Fri, 17 Mar 2000 16:24:48 -0500
    ...000 miles New Fast German Auto Engine 2/98 New Rancho Transaxle Trans 7/99 New Brake System 7/99 Jason in Troy, NY
  • Re: Rabbit idiot lights
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:44:28 -0700
    ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free http://www.aatransaxle.com (web site)
  • Need Shop in Cincinnati
    Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
    Thu, 26 Jun 2003 15:53:58 -0700
    ...Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)