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• Re: Needed: Coolant Flange for 84 Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:05:29 -0700
  ...Tere are cooling system parts that involve the automatic transmission on Vanagons. the oil cooler at the front of the trans ( coolant hoses go...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:05:07 -0700
  ...Most > serious tow packages on trucks have transmission coolers(automatics) and > "super engine cooling", which is increased capacity. And the torque is > typically in...
• Re: winter weight oil
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:31:28 -0400
  ...Also, > auto transmission. Oil cooler replaced with fin tube type, thermostat and > an in line filter. Note trans temp reading. > > Dennis > > > From: Thomas Casal...
• Good deal for '83 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Sykes
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 08:55:58 -0800
  ...of power, pick-up, etc - no obvious leaks under the engine, transmission - vehicle could really use a steam cleaning - foam air barrier thingy at...
• Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:16:37 -0400
  ...leak in tranny cooler aluminum heat exchanger ___ _____ Gear oil level/fluid color ___ _____ Transmission fluid level/color Road Test ___ _____ Automatic transmission shift points? ___ _____ Any noises...
• Re: Manual Tranny Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 7 Mar 2016 14:45:30 -0500
  ...A large cheap plastic cooler! YMMV, Mr. BZ On Mon, Mar 7, 2016 at 2:26 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: HELP needed: Converting to Auto Trans... need neutral switch wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 18:30:23 -0400
  ...need neutral switch wiring Hi Folks, I am in the process of converting my 88 Canadian Doublecab to automatic transmission. My buddy and I...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 29 Sep 2015 22:20:34 +0000
  ...No drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the transmission fluid or...
• '81 FS near SF, lowered price
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Mar 1997 12:19:45 -0800
  ...1981 westfalia, ivory-yellow color 4 speed manual transmission current/valid registration factory air-conditioning mileage: 138K 185R/14 Michelin XZX tires, newish, cable...
• Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
  Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:25:35 +0000
  ...Make sure the cooling system is working including the transmission oil cooler. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 May 2011 16:41:58 -0700
  ...I have an external oil cooler and tranny cooler on the van which >> is >> an 88 automatic Wolfsburg edition that had all new rubber...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:07:56 -0500
  ...I know that a thermostat with a cooler set point may make it run cooler when it's not being worked hard, but it...
• Re: Size of allen wrench for final drive?
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 12:07:41 -0400
  ...Yes the automatic transmission has clutches. Each gear is applied using multi-plate friction clutches, hydraulically applied. Some howm you need to find some...
• 1989 White Westfalia for Sale
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 08:27:45 -0500
  ...and has 11,000 miles on it. Transmission: Automatic rebuilt including torque converter, governor and oil cooler. Rear differential has been rebuilt, set and...
• Re: New thermostat funky?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 11:10:30 -0800
  ...I > > know that a thermostat with a cooler set point may make it run > > cooler when > > it's not being worked hard, but it...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 13:01:20 -0400
  ...I find it's actually much easier because you can really get some leverage and man-handle the transmission, the jacks can actually lift...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:53:37 -0700
  ...You would want to know that the transmission was not in high gear. 2. You would want to know that the engine was above...
• Re: motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 08:04:49 -0700
  ...motor mounts > After checking out my Bentley manual I see that you can remove the transmission without removing the engine. There are 3 mounts...
• Re: which type of headlight upgrade would you recommend and why?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:31:21 -0800
  ...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: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 11 May 2016 18:49:10 -0700
  ...engine can transfer enough heat to the ATF cooler to damage it. The automatic transmission consists of a bunch of hydraulically applied clutches. Not...
• Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:49:42 -0700
  For the last week I've been trying to fit my 150 pound automatic transmission back into my van. I'm getting closer. However...
• Central OH Vintage VW Show (11th)/ VR6 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:28:36 -0400
  ...transmission His company makes all the engine brackets and mod. equipment in Germany Engine sits on rubber mounts ( he said European-style ?) Oil cooler...
• A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
  ...30,166 > Total Produced: > >1) Rear seat folds down >2) Different gear ratios in manual transmission >3) Engine size increased to 1795 cc (109...
• Re: Comments on Splittie (underpowered... not)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 22:54:41 +1200
  ...It has been converted to 12v, it has a super oil cooler, it has a remote >oil filter, it has the extension oil pan...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
  Tue, 24 May 2011 18:09:44 +0000
  ...I have an external oil cooler and >>> tranny cooler on the van which is an 88 automatic Wolfsburg edition >>> that had all new rubber...
• Re: FS: '88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:04:59 -0700
  ...Manual Transmission, PD, PW, PM. Always used Pentosin (blue) > > > coolant and Mann oil filters. 2.1L runs strong and has rock steady > > > idle at...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:29:25 -0400
  ...Transmission drained and refilled (manual transmission). I've redone all the ignition parts -- plugs, points, rotor, cap, wires. New air filter. New fuel injection...
• Re: PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:43:27 -0700
  ...PWM controller , was Water Cooler System Design Flaw > Workaround? > > Sure Tom, those parameters are good and all, but is it really that much > less...
• For Sale '85 Transporter/Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 17 May 2004 11:29:31 -0400
  ...and 6 CD changer -110 volt outlet and land line for cooler, lights and heater -150 watt inverter -alarm system and imobilizer -3 driving...
• Re: Acura overheating question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 19:58:24 -0500
  ...Head gaskets and transmissions are the weak links. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jim...
• Re: Coolant/Oil that oil filter interface.. reasons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:27:23 -0700
  ...In goes the plumbing for the cooler. Right now, I have just finished the tranny rehab with a new Throw out bearing, guide tube...
• Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:35:54 -0700
  ...Go for the head and transmission while > there. Anything over 230 or so should get some attention. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready...
• Re: EV transmission cooler & Tire prices?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 23:14:00 -0500
  In a message dated 96-03-16 18:50:45 EST, you write: >got come quotes on tires today, and OUCH they're expensive...
• Re: Odd-Ball Vanagon Parts Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 10:25:32 -0500
  ...syncro and non)- $175 > (syncro includes bearings and hubs). > New oil cooler for 87-91 Vanagon- $80 > Left and Right Rear Control Arms for...
• Re: Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:30:39 -0700
  ...Water Cooler System Design Flaw Workaround? > At 04:35 AM 4/25/2010, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >>If you turn on the fan manually...
• Re: plz help! post 090 rebuild, weird metal stress noise shifting into park
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:38:25 -0500
  ...Now I've filled it with fluid (gowesty's atf cooler--still empty from the flush--has yet to open, probably) and run 'til...
• Re: Radiator fan
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 May 2016 21:24:45 -0400
  Was the system topped off properly after the trans install? If the trans oil cooler was removed with the tranny you will have lost...
• Re: We LOVE our VANAGON!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 07:47:39 -0800
  ...our bus home after 5 or 6 > long weeks at the transmission shop. It's been > home for a couple over-nighters in between...
• Re: Dealing with Terry K - He has my support*
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:15:43 -0500
  ...The line of reasoning that led him >> to come up with that glue on air scoop transmission cooler is bizarre*, > >> but I'm sure...
• Re: Missing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 01:36:23 -0600
  ...No > drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or > front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the > transmission fluid or...
• '81 westy FS near SF, CA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 14:52:37 -0800
  ...1981 westfalia ivory-yellow color 4 speed transmission current/valid registration factory air-conditioning mileage: 138K 185R/14 Michelin XZX tires, newish, cable chains...
• Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:18:52 -0600
  ...But getting into transmissions and engine innards, or even r&r major parts, I generally don't do it. When I needed a radiator...
• 81 Westfalia Blues
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 12:15:15 -0700
  ...Engines 3 - 5 were from VW dealer, who blamed 2 more engine failures on fuel injection, transmission (automatic), and I forget what else. Finally...
• Re: '88 Westy: Shopping for New Engine - Options?
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 14:27:25 -0400
  ...500 at least - probably more Then, in the first year, a leaky water pump, a failed AFM, a leaky oil cooler, and maybe a...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:37:53 -0400
  ...Bay, & Front to Rear Tank Lines) > > > > Installation of 2 External Coolers (Oil and Transmission Fluids) (1) > > from BusBoys and (1) from Small Car for...
• Re: The '85 needs a diaper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:59:56 -0700
  ...temp oil hose for that - like you'd use for transmission oil cooler lines. I do hear of the pipes rusting and leaking though...
• Re: Wrap Up: Oil mess on rear hatch after high speed run on freeway
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 11:19:11 +1000
  ...replaced the oil cooler seal. > > My engine oil leak problem is under control, however I > an now noticing that my transmission has a slow...
• On Oil Coolers, Cooling System Design and Engine Life
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:44:17 EST
  ...The oil cooler lines from the filter stand to oil cooler are the same as per the original Audi install. The oil coolers are...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:22:23 -0400
  ...If you want to hear about a 'hot' engine/ transmission hump, ask one of those guys driving in a military Hum-Vee over in...
• Hi-Power TDI Vanagon observations
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 May 2005 13:51:37 -0700
  ...The installation of an air cooled oil cooler brought the constant oil temps down to the 105 to 110C range with max peak temps...
• Re: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 21:22:08 -0500
  ...Here in the north east in the cooler weather it can take most of an hour for the van to reach a decent oil...
• Re: What Should I See On the Temperature Gage?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 22:02:35 -0700
  ...So the coolant temp will be cooler. I have seen my temp gauge went 2 - 3 mm to the left of the LED. That...
• my '81 westy FS near San Francisco
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:33:47 -0800
  ...1981 westfalia, air-cooled of course 4 speed transmission current/valid registration factory air-conditioning mileage: 138K 185R/14 Michelin tires, newish deluxe camper...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 21:22:59 -0500
  ...When the accelerator is floored the transmission should kick down to second gear and stay there until the engine gets just over 5,000...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Storage and or annual inspection
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:23:29 -0700
  ...leak in tranny cooler aluminum heat exchanger > > ___ _____ Gear oil level/fluid color > > ___ _____ Transmission fluid level/color > > > Road Test > > ___ _____ Automatic transmission shift points? > > ___ _____ Any noises...
• Mini-Projects. Tinting
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:31:59 PDT
  ...I am REALLY pleased - even surprised-- with the results - as the van interior is NOTICEABLY cooler on hot days AND, the black/white contrast...
• Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 22:04:01 -0700
  ...For the last week I've been trying to fit my 150 pound automatic transmission back into my van. I'm getting closer. However...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 12 May 2016 07:24:46 -0400
  ...engine can transfer enough heat to the ATF > cooler to damage it. The automatic transmission consists of a bunch of > hydraulically applied clutches. Not...
• Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:19:50 -0400
  Hi Scott, Exactly how is it clear which end of the engine he was talking about? The transmission wasn't mentioned in the original...
• Re: 86 Syncro 2.1 surging at 2K rpm no load
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 24 May 2012 15:25:03 -0800
  ...He replaced the oil cooler adapter o-ring that failed when the van was started by the transport company here at -20F with 20W50...