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Re: what to do with corroded heads *and* block?
Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:07:50 -0800
...I have done 2 aircooled engines before, and I think that the Vanagon is easier, because the transmission can be tilted down, and the...
Re: TIICO/ABA engine question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:07:08 -0800
...It actully has 4 coolers on it besides the radiator. An engine oil cooler, an intercooler the size of the radiator, a air transmission...
Re: Hitch install
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 20:12:37 -0400
...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: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:46:13 -0700
hi, it was clear you were talking about the engine-transmission junction area. yeah, there shouldn't be a drop there with a fresh...
Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:11:32 -0700
...I haven't driven the > Westy to > see what the difference is, but I imagine the floor will be a bit > cooler > without the...
86 Syncro GL - for Sale
Historical mailing list - p a u l
Sat, 19 Sep 1998 23:49:40 -0700
...shouldn't require any big maintaince. (of course a Syncro is cooler) That being said, it's for sale. Oh, a funny side note...
Re: Rented an '87, heard same 2nd gear thump
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:11:55 -0700
...This thump is best heard when on a > quiet, smooth street, when the transmission is in 2nd gear, the > accelerator pushed down enough to...
Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:16:54 -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...
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Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 17:22:20 -0500
...For others we did a lot work > on his but I am not happy with the transmission. It is working but I hear > it...
Re: Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:34:32 -0600
...amp; diff fluids changed along with the Foreign Auto<BR>Supply transmission cooler being installed.<BR><BR>The next big thing for me to...
Re: Amsoil GL-4 75W90
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 6 Jun 2020 02:51:47 +0000
...Cooling and viscosity is now recognized enough that Weddle and GTA offer fittings on the transmission so a pump, cooler and filter can be...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Ry
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:23:22 -0500
Thanks for the free brain cycle time :) The reason I *think *I know it's not transmission oil is color, i have that redline...
Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:29:24 -0700
...I would recommend replacing the torque > > converter (they get rebuilt) and cleaning, pressure testing the > oil cooler. > > Parts prices will vary depending on needs...
Re: Hitch install
Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:32:33 -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...
FS: 1985 Westfalia Weekender
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Apr 1996 07:43:44 -0400
...1985 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender (no sink or stove), automatic transmission Color: Bronze/Brown Miles: 174,000 Price: $1,500 Location: Philadelphia, PA Contact: Kevin...
Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:22:40 -0600
...Cooler temperatures? Not clear if > there is > any benefit from these alternatives - or is there? Will they make the > transmission last another 200k? Should...
Re: Oil Weight Reccomendation
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:56:43 EDT
...Doesn't that mean that multi weight is better and that >straight weight is more of a strain on the engine when its 'cooler...
Re: plz help! post 090 rebuild, weird metal stress noise shifting into park
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 11 Jun 2016 14:54:00 -0400
...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: Seen on San Antonio Craigslist the other day...
Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:04:23 -0600
...VW Air-Coolers of Austin and San Antonio !! > Your Hill Country VW Mechanic- Comfort, Tx > I am a Factory Trained VW Mechanic from the...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:59:19 -0700
...chassis has 145k > miles). > Transmission drained and refilled (manual transmission). > I've redone all the ignition parts -- plugs, points, rotor, cap, wires. > New air...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 09:10:15 -0700
...Robert's idea of jacking up one edge of the transmission to rotate the level of the two mounting holes is appealing. Is there...
Re: 1984 Vanagon GL H2O
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 3 May 2006 22:03:49 -0700
...Hose is to the oil cooler on the transmission. He needs to fiddle with it until he finds the right hose: $210.00 2...
Re: Vanablog (help)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:04:22 -0700
...what about .....say ....making sure the trans oil cooler doesn't have junk in it from a failing trans.. and since that's opening...
FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:16:35 -0400
...Engine (many changed parts to improve reliability, longevity and performance), Transmission (South African 457 ring and pinion, lowers RPM's, Heavy duty four spider...
Vanagon Towing damage; request for opinions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Gentry
Tue, 4 Jun 1996 16:27:39 -0700
...out), and after observing a pretty healthy leak from the oil cooler, decided to have the van towed instead of driving it and possibly...
index of tech bulletins affecting vanagons
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sun, 17 Apr 94 01:35:27 CDT
...Rod Bushing Transmission Vanagon ALL 34-89-03 Manual Revised Shift Lever Bearing w/ Manual Trans. Transmission Vanagon ALL 40-88-01 Suspension Upper...
FS: 1990 Vanagon - $4500
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:37:38 -0800
...row air/oil cooler with thermostatic sandwhich plate in addition to factory water/oil cooler, Valvoline VR1 20W50 racing oil Transmission/Clutch: 4 speed...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:27:56 -0500
...Bay, & Front to Rear Tank Lines) Installation of 2 External Coolers (Oil and Transmission Fluids) (1) from BusBoys and (1) from Small Car for...
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Historical mailing list - Mike Boland
Sat, 25 May 2002 18:05:09 -0500
...new clutch installed CV > joints > clean & re-greased. > > I reinstalled engine transmission > > It fired right up.. idles great / runs strong for first 2 minutes...
Engine swap project report
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:40:49 -0400
...same time I installed the cooler!) Something else I did was replace the nasty foam stuff above the transmission and beneath the rear seat...
Re: Automatic vs. 4 Speed Transmission
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 17:21:38 -0400
...Not so for the final drive part.I hear that the trans cooler will clog up and blow out.The auto trans is the...
Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 26 Jun 2014 05:30:57 -0700
...What a mass, but at the time I was so glad it was > totally unrelated to the engine. > > It probably is not the transmission...
FS: 1990 2.1L Vanagon Base - $4500
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 23:10:31 -0800
...row air/oil cooler with thermostatic sandwhich plate in addition to factory water/oil cooler, Valvoline VR1 20W50 racing oil Transmission/Clutch: 4 speed...
Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:04:54 -0700
...chassis has 145k >> miles). >> Transmission drained and refilled (manual transmission). >> I've redone all the ignition parts -- plugs, points, rotor, cap, wires. >> New air...
Re: 84 oil gunk in coolant
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 7 Oct 2004 16:35:49 -0400
...Do you have an automatic transmission? If so, I would consider the trans oil cooler 1st. Maybe the fluid is gunk-ed with some...
Re: Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine?
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 10:24:05 -0400
...Auto Trans Install - Take Out Engine? > For the last week I've been trying to fit my 150 pound automatic > transmission back into my...
Re: Anyone interested in my Vanangon?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 18 May 2007 10:08:22 -0500
...BUT > > FWIW, my experience is that the cost of parts to rebuilt the auto > transmission is not that great and the actual work is...
Re: What water boxer to replace my 1.9?
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 4 Aug 2019 21:33:50 -0400
...1 Stainless GW muffler, a very nice oil cooler, cooling system on the Auto transmission. > > > > So I’m looking at dropping the 1.p...
Re: 1984 Vanagon GL H2O
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 4 May 2006 05:06:02 -0700
...Hose is >to >the oil cooler on the transmission. He needs to fiddle with it until he >finds >the right hose: $210.00 >2...
Leaving the forum, sold my 88 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Robert M. Stewart - my vanagon
Tue, 30 Jul 2013 01:57:30 -0400
...6 months ago the transmission started to have slipping issues where it would sometimes work then would not, tried a couple of remedies nothing...
Re: Hitch install
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:11:47 -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: 1.9 to 2.1 conversion question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:08:41 -0700
...like the coolant distributor and various hoses in the transmission area ........it all fits just fine, it's just that you need a few...
Re: BaT sale
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:59:53 -0800
...an added tencent life oil cooler, refrigerator removed, still has the waterboxer, does not use oil. Manual transmission. New clutch 9 years, 30K miles...
Garage Spring Cleaning: Diesel Vanagon parts FS
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sun, 6 Jun 1999 20:04:55 -0400
...14/ Transmission w. 5.43 final drive (This is the middle ratio, a bit lower than the 5.89 in most Diesel Vanagons, and...
Am I asking too much for my van?
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Fri, 12 Apr 2002 21:58:00 -0700
...row air/oil cooler with thermostatic sandwhich plate in addition to factory water/oil cooler, Valvoline VR1 20W50 racing oil Transmission/Clutch: 4 speed...
Re: User Input: Oval's Motorsport Rebuilt Engines
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 3 May 2016 15:40:20 -0700
...She, owner, said it was a manual transmission bus. I'd hoped it was an automatic. This is an 85 westy but im assuming...
Re: '80 vanagon camper for $5000 - is it worth it?
Historical mailing list - Jennifer Jones
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:53:02 -0600
...Probably the most common point of contention was air-cooler vs. water-cooled. Lots of people said to get it 'cause to I'll...
Re: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
...van.: > > > > Engine (many changed parts to improve reliability, longevity and > performance), > > > > Transmission (South African 457 ring and pinion, lowers RPM's, Heavy duty > four...
Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:08:02 -0400
...Look at the automatic transmission cooler in the radiator of an american car .It is puney. This is because of the efficent heat transfer...
Re-introduction & Dash Removal Question
Historical mailing list - Nathan Wood
Sun, 23 Feb 2014 16:19:10 -0600
...I have it at the local shop right now getting the ATF & diff fluids changed along with the Foreign Auto Supply transmission cooler being...
go over for '91 camper, mechanical soundness and reliability
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 09:32:47 -0400
...chassis has 145k > miles). > Transmission drained and refilled (manual transmission). > I've redone all the ignition parts -- plugs, points, rotor, cap, > wires. > New air...
Re: an auto tranny question
Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
Mon, 4 Sep 2000 09:35:16 -0700
...flush the ATF fluid using a flushing machine or use the cooler hoses to get more out...not so on VW stuff...My recomendation...
Is this normal? (1977 camper advice)
Historical mailing list - Kirk D. Hilliard
Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:23:09 -0400
...Also, when it shifts into first or second it goes with a bit of a click, not from the transmission, but apparently from the...
Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:14:39 -0700
...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: Missing coolant
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:27:49 -0700
...No drips anywhere-engine plumbing, heads, transmission cooler, radiator, or front heater valve. No evidence of coolant mixing with either the transmission fluid or...
Re: Rented an '87, heard same 2nd gear thump
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:18:43 -0700
...This thump is best heard when on a quiet, smooth street, when the transmission is in 2nd gear, the accelerator pushed down enough to...
1990 VANAGON WEEKENDER - NEED TO SELL SOON!!!
Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
Mon, 6 May 2002 12:45:16 -0700
...row air/oil cooler with thermostatic sandwhich plate in addition to factory water/oil cooler, Valvoline VR1 20W50 racing oil Transmission/Clutch: 4 speed...
Re: VW Water Pump specifications
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 21:01:34 EST
...automobiles are designed for conditions you will NEVER subject them to. Transmissions? Nota peep out of a 091/1 with a 185 hp Rover...
YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:54:09 -0700
...A description of the problem follows. (For the record, I'm hoping it's a problem with--or related to--the oil cooler). Vehicle...
Re: Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:10:30 -0700
...Oil leak since rebuilt 2.1l installed Thanks for the free brain cycle time :) The reason I think I know it's not transmission...