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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)