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• Re: Tranny bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 12:59:34 +0100
  ...keep us posted! Yesterday I stated: "My mechanic said that my gearbox fluids were a bit low and topped them off. After doing so...
• Re: Do I forgive my VW?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Thu, 6 May 1999 12:27:04 +0100
  ...I was also given a lift this morning when I phoned the PO to ask if the spare gearbox he was keeping for me...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:32:49 -0800
  ...4.5 litres gearbox oil: 80W - 90W gearbox oil capacity: 3 litres (Syncro 4.5 litres) autobox oil grade: Dexron (final drive 90W) autobox...
• EV w/VR6
  Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
  Tue, 16 Apr 1996 18:22:17 -0700
  ...Transporter models; new "Plus" front suspension; a new manual 5-speed gearbox with a modified changegate; and, strangely enough, a "de-tuned" 2.8L...
• Re: I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 19:29:24 -0400
  ...torque … the big one can be hard on the LT’s gearbox … I'd be afraid it would eat the tranny in a T3...
• AW: Flywheel Lightening little vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Mon, 8 Mar 1999 09:12:30 +0100
  ...if you add all rotating masses in your car (in the engine, gearbox, driveshaft, wheels, etc.) this are the rotating masses which have to...
• Re: Audi Trannies running in reverse again?-reply
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 22:33:09 -0800
  ...As we've been posting back > and forth lately about how the 091 style gearbox cannot > be run right side up in a mid...
• Re: Just some annoyances..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 19:19:03 +0000
  ...dark and you overshot > the position: > >> https://s19.postimg.org/mkaasgi1f/gearbox_lighting.jpg > >> > >> > > Gordon: > > > > Have a boo on-line for pictures of a...
• Re: Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 01:23:07 +0800
  ...All miles were personally > driven by myself since it has a standard gearbox of which most women are > afraid. The dealer has never seen...
• Re: Trans Oil ReVisited
  Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:41:24 -0600
  ...Can one use GL5 or > do we need GL4 in an 86 manual gearbox? Are the newer GL5's ok? They > are obtainable. Cannot...
• The 300k club
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:34:58 +1000
  ...Original engine (except for the heads), gearbox and clutch. Even the exhaust is the original, although I am planning to replace that soon cuz...
• Re: New Listee.
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:03:06 +0200
  ...Recon gearbox fitted at 155k. All CV joints and VC checked out OK. Difflock servos cleaned and checked. Bodywork immaculate. Weber carb conversion. Recent...
• F.S. 87 Westy in UTAH
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 11:55:35 -0600
  ...Synthetic oil since I've owned it - including in the gearbox. Coolant last changed in the spring. Lots of reciepts. The only minus point...
• Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 16:13:39 -0400
  ...the pants" experience with my Syncro Vanagon/TDI with the following gearbox changes: 1.19 3rd and 0.70 4th gears: 2.1 Stock...
• Re: Subaru WRX ... front-engined Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 2 May 2003 18:35:42 +1200
  ...say a Subaru setup (mind, Subaru trans aren't known for reliability either) or other front-engined gearbox, and run a 2-piece driveshaft...
• Re: Did I adjust my valves/lifters right?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 14:06:34 -0600
  ...30 waterboxers? > How many have rebuilt over 150 bus/van/syncro gearboxes > How many have made a tidy living fixing OTHER peoples VW and...
• Rather odd EV `road test'
  Historical mailing list - M. Grant
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 20:08:33 +0000 (GMT)
  ...cylinder, 4WD, rear diff lock, electric windows, central locking, five speed gearbox, rev counter, heated electric mirrors and ABS. Cost in the UK 20...
• Re: Failing clutch master or slave?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:34:55 -0700
  ...While I have the gearbox out I will also replace the slave cylinder and install a stainless steel clutch line. > > In two weeks I...
• Re: rebuilding shifter linkage
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:59:02 +0000
  ...Yes, I will tell you a huge difference between a cold gearbox and a hot one. On Friday, January 31, 2025 at 09:24...
• Re: Hard steering when van not moving
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:36:39 -0400
  ...It is rare but hi have seen the manual powers steering racks fail this way and once the angle gearbox. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From...
• Re: Friday engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:34:19 -0700
  ...This flat-12 engine sits on top of > the gearbox. It's not a true boxer, despite the name, but rather it is a...
• Re: 82 transmission advice please
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 20:25:09 -0500
  ...Martin Laycock wrote: > > > > I'm seeking list wisdom. > > I removed my gearbox (2L 82 4spd) last night in order to change the > input > > shaft...
• Re: High elevation adjustments?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 20:38:10 +0100
  ...Also, manual gearbox - definitely - > > I think I'd shoot myself before buying another auto of that vintage, even in > > the UK - as a race...
• Re: women and standard gearbox
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 14:46:24 -0800
  ...women and standard gearbox > > I was taught to leave my vehicles in gear, but after I married and > began > driving farm tractors and motorcycles...
• Re: Transmission rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 06:38:41 PST
  ...The hardest part about the rebuild was getting a special tool to get into the gearbox. If the problem is in the differential it...
• Re: wondering out loud (several questions) in Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 21:05:12 +0000
  ...Both are the "091" gearboxes but the shifting mechanism is different between the two. The pre '80 gearbox shifter connects through the nose of...
• Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 20 Oct 2007 11:15:10 +0200
  Am 20.10.2007 11:34, Andrew Grebneff schrieb: >> The 3.0 V6 uses a 6-speed-tiptronic. >> The ECUs of engine and gearbox...
• [Syncro] For Sale in Europe, '86 VW Syncro full camper, 112 HP, F/R difflocks, on/off road tires, petrol heater, great shape (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 11:37:03 -0700
  ...290K total kilometers, 90K on second engine and less than 30K on second gearbox. Excellent overall condition. Best offer over 8,500 euros. 4x4...
• Re: Diesel Westy Gearing Swaps
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 22:15:14 EST
  ...The high quality gear sets that I use run about $275 per but you have to completely disassemble the gearbox to swap them out...
• Re: Ordered New SA Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 08:10:40 -0400
  ...a complete vehicle but is exported to the US without a gearbox and engine. I'm not sure how this beats the regulations but...
• Re: Shifting into 1st gear
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:50:43 -0400
  ...Can I reduce the problem by using synthetic gearbox oil? I have no other problems with the box (doesn't jump out of gear...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 10:34:00 -0800
  ...Rebuilt engines, gearbox, brakes.. the whole thing as new as possible. Small crews that specialize in each area, working independent of each other. Price...
• Re: DJ-code WBX technical specs
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:51:17 -0500
  ...4.5 litres >> gearbox oil: 80W - 90W >> gearbox oil capacity: 3 litres (Syncro 4.5 litres) >> autobox oil grade: Dexron (final drive 90W) >> autobox...
• Re: Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 5 Jan 1995 11:06:20 -0800 (PST)
  ...From what I understand, MTL is a special formula that is similar to ATF and the only manual gearbox I know of that uses...
• Rear wiper - Re: Horn malfunction
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Wed, 17 May 2000 11:30:45 +0100
  ...The other item of note is that the rabbit gearbox is 'reverse' to the Vanagon! The DPO of my '88 Wolfie let her kids...
• Re: I stand corrected.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 11:20:22 -0700
  ...4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 Camshaft Crankshaft Crankcase Front of Engine (Flywheel > & Gearbox) > Rear of Engine (Crankshaft Pulley) Crankshaft & Camshaft Gears...
• Re: Auto Transmission Pan gasket leak
  Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 14:59:11 +1000
  ...and certainly the best stuff I've ever used on engines & gearboxes goes by the brand name Curil. Excellent stuff,never goes hard,and...
• Re: water pump 1.9 ....is there a preferred one?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:24:10 -0700
  ...did lots of work on the street when I was younger. Gearboxes, clutches and >motors too. Now I have my own piece of dirt...
• NVC: 1989-only 911 Turbo model designation & airshift kit?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:48:30 +1300
  ...shifter (as I'd intended) because it doesn't have a 4th plane for reverse (bloody silly Europeans, can'd design a decent gearbox).
• Re: 102mph - Turbo vs. 6-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 22 May 2007 12:50:57 -0700
  ...The first gearbox (rebuilt) lasted 75km with the stock 3rd gear. I have replaced the gear oil this weekend and there is no metal...
• Re: cv-joints
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jul 94 15:12:52 bst
  ...It feels like the engine and gearbox are wobbling back and forth on their mounts but these look in good condition. A parts shop...
• Re: Help: $1000 to fix Jetta Trans?! (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 22 Apr 1998 09:46:50 -0700
  ...Michael. ****************************** By the same token, you could check with Carter's Gearbox Shop in Southern California - he rebuilds these as well (909-866-2221...
• Power window motor remove / install
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 00:59:12 -0500
  ...there was a plastic cover over the door limiter strap which when removed gave me much more room, and the studs on the gearbox...
• Re: Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:36:08 -0500
  ...All miles were personally :::driven by myself since it has a standard gearbox of which most women are :::afraid. The dealer has never seen...
• Can Anyone Identify This "Thing"?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:52:28 -0600
  ...One runs forward between the gearbox and the gas tank and disappears. The second tee's off into a pipe running from the intake...
• Re: How Deep Can a Vanagon Go
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 18:55:34 -0800
  ...Also, the gearbox takes in water - water really isn't nice. At the end of each summer I drain my gearbox and front diff...
• Re: Help Clutch Pilot Bearing question!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 11:15:51 -0700
  ...This first time we tried to put the gearbox (with transfer case on, about 120 pounds) it went in slightly misaligned and the main...
• Re: What are your thoughts on Rebuilding an auto trans at home?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 13:49:28 -0600
  ...The most >important thing is to remove the transmission and >gearbox together with torque converter and clean it >well before opening it up. I...
• Re: Fwd: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:06:05 -0700
  ...On one of my vehicles, which had a gearbox oil temperature gauge, the Swepco consistently ran at significantly cooler temps under the same loads...
• Re: [V] Mike Blair's hard shift into first
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 17:46:54 EST
  ...I am aware of of fixing this is to teardown the gearbox. Granted, with a mechanical device anything is possible but these two areas...
• Re: Oil leak, now slipping clutch - what seal?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:04:48 -0700
  ...My thinking is that > it is the input shaft of the gearbox seal that went as this can get easy > access to the clutch...
• Re: Cliffs, road markers, handling and sheep
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Thu, 11 May 2000 23:55:08 -0000
  ...What do you plan to do with the the original engine and gearbox? Are you looking at selling these? If so I may be...
• Re: Swepco for the tranny
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:20:49 -0700
  ...used that in my > racecar (Porsche) with a pretty tricked-out gearbox and limited slip and it > seemed to perform even better than the...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:29:33 -0500
  ...Rebuilt engines, gearbox, brakes.. the whole thing as new as possible. > Small crews that specialize in each area, working independent of each other. > > Price...
• Syncro Oettinger 6 cylinders 3.2 liters wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 23:30:39 +0100
  ...I forgot to tell, manual gearbox get 6 gears and top speed is 120 mph. Good enough for US highways, unh? Mileage is 80...
• Re: all good things must end some day ...non VW
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 15:30:24 EST
  ...Back to transaxles here. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948 PS- Still not convinced? I've got this gearbox here that...
• Re: Dont do this at home ( I didnt)
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 22:08:03 +0200
  ...to rise the van high. >> >>IT went well, pulled the engine+gearbox out. >> >>Then when I lowered the van, I lowered it too much...
• Re: Draining/refilling oil of the Vanagons transaxle?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS IN GEORGIA
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:25:57 -0700
  ...Check the wiki: > http://www.vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Gearbox_oil_change > > -- > John Meeks > > Vanagon Rescue Squad > http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74...
• Re: Oil leak, now slipping clutch - what seal?
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:56:38 -0700
  ...My thinking is that > it is the input shaft of the gearbox seal that went as this can get easy > access to the clutch...
• Re: Formula for calculating speed w/given gear ratios
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jul 97 23:08:31 EDT
  ...program + a table of ratios for the 68-91 type 2 gearboxes + a table of tire diameters (useful for corrections if you don't...