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• Re: Update On Daryl
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:58:13 -0500
  ...Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com Loren Busch wrote: > Daryl (AA Transaxle) has started a Blog and has posted a bunch of details > about...
• Re: Michael Townsend's transaxle questions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 14:39:26 EST
  ...By using my physic transaxle problem diagnosis skills and laying my hands on the computer monitor I'd say that Michael is probably going...
• Re: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:26:44 -0600
  ...Just a few brief points: > 1) The German mechanic that installed a rebuilt transaxle for me 9 > years ago said "use GL-4 oil...
• Re: Cost of AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:32:50 -0400
  ...The cost was about the same as buying one and shipping it and my core back and forth from German Transaxle. (and I'm...
• Re: AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 07:19:42 -0700
  ...AA Transaxle Nice news, Andrew! My '87 is rollin' down the road this season thanks to some sage advice from Daryl. Anyone have the...
• Re: heat riser, jumping tranny
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 16:30:03 -0500
  ...Wear makes these transaxles jump out of gear. I'd get a rebuilt transaxle, or buy William Claspy's, wpc@po.cwru.edu, good...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 10 Feb 2014 13:52:20 -0800
  ...I am planning on having my diesel >ratio transaxle rebuilt with a 1st and second ratio change to a 4.13 and >2.25...
• Re: Reverse Lights not working - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 00:17:32 -0400
  Barrett, The reverse switch is located on the transaxle. The Bentley shows it in the section on the transaxle. Some have reported success with...
• horse power
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 9 Nov 2019 08:41:45 -0800
  ...this question... - what's a safe upper margin amount of horse power for a vanagon NOT detrimental to the transaxle. thanks in advance dan
• Powerflex transaxle bushing
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:43:58 -0500
  Hi Volks, long time without posting. I was noticing what I deemed excessive shifter movement going from throttle to no throttle. I just installed...
• Re: 88GL Tranny Swap - from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:56:39 -0700
  ...swap thread?! Good golly. 😳Ever notice that some spellcheckers will often correct "transaxle" transform what you type into another "tranny" word? 😏 BenT sent from...
• Re: RECIPE FOR PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 21:53:59 -0400
  > > > >Transmission: > > -European Five speed transaxle with 1-4 same as stock Vanagon with a . 77 > >overdrive fifth gear -Weld clutch forks > > Just wondering how...
• Re: First try at a trannie only pull - questions
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 06:24:24 -0400
  Jim, The last time I pulled a transaxle it was on our old 85. I removed one axle and supported the engine with a...
• Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 21 May 2011 19:15:34 -0700
  Ken at German Transaxle gave me a modified governor yesterday, as I posted, to try in my transmission. My son and I had to...
• Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:38:08 -0400
  ...Typical non car guy > type report. > Daryl of AA Transaxle (doin OK so far) > 425-788-4070
• Yet more on the Corvair engines...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 96 12:24 CDT
  ...Austin Silvester <austins@ix13.ix.netcom.com> >I installed a 110 hp corvair *and* transaxle in a '70 bus back in '76 so I...
• South Florida Vanagon shop ???
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:24:38 -0700
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk 90...
• posi trans axle upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Fri, 25 Dec 1998 22:39:30 -0500
  ...If not, does a "posi" upgrade exist for the 4 speed transaxles? If so, from whom? Dave, Sherrie & an 85 GL Westie named "Vinnie...
• Re: best rebuilt transmission
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 10:47:19 -0700
  Matt, at AA Transaxle, owns a syncro. I've put about 40k miles on my AA Transaxle rebuild in my 5sp inline... Working fine...
• Re: 250,000 Milestone reached!
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 22:43:00 -0500
  ...Overall list opinion seems to be that for the engine Boston Bob is the bees knees and Darryl @ AAA Transaxle would be the other...
• ?happenings in home engine repair: the transaxle revisited.??
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 22:42:13 -0800
  Hello my friends, Tomorrow morning I would like to put the engine and transaxle together.......but I can't until I get things straightened...
• Re: Special Thanks to Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 8 Feb 2012 23:57:26 -0700
  ...If interested, > call 911 > <;), > Hows that...please note the smiley face... > > Daryl of AA Transaxle > 425-788-4070 > "On the cutting edge of Old...
• Re: 45k out of a tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:37:13 -0700
  ...Had one fail under warranty on my '84 years ago, and I know Daryl at AA Transaxle is still careful choosing his bearing sources...
• Re: Stuck in 4th - Final Answer + more questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Wed, 10 Nov 2004 08:23:37 -0500
  ...AA Transaxle in WA have a reputation for doing great work. http://www.aatransaxle.com/ GoWesty and other vendors also sell rebuilts; not sure...
• Trans noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Sep 2018 13:35:09 +0000
  ...noise coming from the right rear.  Turns out it is a transaxle noise, as all else has been eliminated. Local (good) mechanic said we...
• Daryl - We get by with a little help from our friends
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 25 Feb 2014 22:51:48 -0800
  ...AA Transaxle), and is wholly endorsed by me and many others longtime Vanagon List members who may chime in. http://www.gofundme.com/74bld4...
• Re: Good Bye Grover :(
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 08:12:04 -0500
  ...Jeff, the flywheel's what the clutch bolts to on the transaxle side of > things...you're probably talking about the crank pulley. =) > > > -- > Thanks...
• RE: 911 motor in a VW transporter
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 17:36:23 -0500
  ...What does one use to mate the engine to the VW transaxle? Wouldn't the added horsepower beat up on a stock trans? Wolf
• Re: Lowest only counts in car lots
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 01:36:02 -0500 (EST)
  Both my Wanagons are low mileage beasts (80 131K, 84 Westy 82K), but on it's 4th engine and 3rd transaxle, my 67 Deluxe...
• Re: BurningMan 1998-no VW content
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 14 Aug 1998 19:48:47 EDT
  ...been told. ;) Should you go and survive be sure to post us all a note on your experiences! Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: Reverse light not adjusted correct
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 08:23:18 -0700
  ...I am trying to save myself having to > crawl Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA.(Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773...
• Re: Re: [Syncro] synrco trans swap into a non-syncro vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Weddle
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 09:08:33 -0700
  ...We also offer 5-speed transaxles for Vanagons. Our standard Vanagon 5-speed transaxle ratios are 4.86 or 4.83 ring & pinion with...
• Re: Audi Trannies running in reverse again?-reply
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 10:57:31 -0800
  ...Hey >buddy! Wanna buy a Syncro?? > >-Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA >
• Re: I Need a New (Manual) Transmission!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 18:59:05 -0800
  I've had two excellent AA Transaxle tranny rebuilds. Daryl offers a three year unlimited mileage warranty. So far 100,000 miles in eight...
• Re: Tom C's Transmission shifting problems
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 17:53:27 EST
  ...I've got to get a webpage and FAQ list up and running sometime before the next millennium! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA
• Re: trans maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Wed, 19 May 1999 12:43:12 EDT
  ...GL4 rated synthetic, I would still recommend changing the gear oil every couple of years. -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA 360-412-0948
• Re: [SyncroSafari] clutch problem
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 21:43:03 EDT
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle
• Re: Shifter bushing assembly
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 17:08:01 -0800
  ...Daryl of AA Transaxle, Duvall, Wa. (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 toll free aatransaxle.com
• Re: Diesel bellhousing to Syncro tranny
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 17:08:40 -0700
  ...is dead center top of the bellhousing...gas tank is over transaxle..) > >Does anyone know if a diesel bellhousing will fit on a Syncro...
• Re: [WetWesties] AT rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:56:46 -0800
  Never had to use him but Darrel (sp?) at AA Transaxle in Duval has a good reputation for working on manual trans. He might...
• Carat wanted
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 10:38:18 -0700
  ...I have an 85' weekender with new(er) 1.9 and tranny (AA Transaxle), Brembo rotors, new radiator, heater core, blower fan, KYB's...
• RE: Question re: engine removal
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 14 Oct 1994 09:14:06 EST
  My impression is that the Type 4 engines, including Peter Williams' 73, hold up the transaxles, rather than vice versa. So Peter you do...
• Re: Quaife Differentials-Spam free!
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 20:53:33 -0800
  ...around $300 for the >2 spider and $350 for the 4 spider 091 diff sections. > >-Todd Hill > VolksWerks Transaxles > Olympia, WA > 360-412-0948 >
• Re: '84 GL Automatic transmission problems
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 14 Jul 1999 22:50:39 EDT
  ...May be comin up on rebuild time :)) Daryl, AA Transaxle
• Re: aircooled transaxle with 1.6NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:39:15 EST
  In a message dated 1/18/02 12:33:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM writes: > Do the ring...
• Re: transaxle replacement
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 2 May 2003 12:10:57 -0700
  only have good things to say about daryl. I've also heard really good things about wendle. if you are closer to seattle then...
• Re: Auto to manual conversion
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 12:18:59 -0400
  ...I've checked with AA Transaxle (Daryl) up in Washington and he only works manual shifters. Thanks much, Brent http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/
• Kudos to AA Transaxle
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 20 May 2002 16:42:21 EDT
  ...would like to take a minute to thank Daryl and AA Transaxle for doing a great job. They gave me an accurate quote, and...
• Re: Speedo Calibration
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 20:14:14 EDT
  ...engine rev/min * 60 min/hr * transaxle ratio = wheel rev/hour now, measure your tires from side to side (to eliminate the little flat...
• Re: Clutch Cable Replacement??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 10:37:48 PST
  ...After it's all the way through, put the Bowden tube back up on the transaxle, adjust it's "droop" according to the manual...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gearbox swap ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 10:54:59 +0200
  ...gear 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 back 3.67 3.67 3.67 3.67 3.67 transaxle 4...
• Re: auto vs. manual-reply
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 13:08:56 EDT
  ...These transaxles should be checked everytime your oil is changed and should be serviced at least every 24 months- IM not so HO. Dirty...
• Determine if new pilot bearing needs replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 4 Oct 2017 17:06:32 -0700
  Hi all During an engine install attempt (with somewhat aggressive engine jostling by me), the engine would not fully seat into the transaxle. Reason...
• Re: Tranaxle gear carrier gasket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:38:05 -0400
  ...Bought a low-mileage manual trans built by German Transaxle a couple years ago. Finally installed it this summer with a rebuilt motor into...
• Re: I Need a New (Manual) Transmission!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pabst
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 08:57:21 EST
  Hi Tom, I can really recommend AA Transaxle. Daryl even handles overseas shipping perfectly. Michael, Germany (was Walnut Creek) 80 Westy (from Lafayette) 86...
• Viscous Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Grant Johnson
  Sat, 7 May 2016 09:35:49 -0700
  ...I'm trying to figure out if this is an emergency where I risk frying my transaxle, or if I can get away with...
• Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:22:28 -0700
  ...http://www.weddleindustries.com/products/new-products/new-vw-094-atb-locking-differentials Also German Transaxle in Bend, OR NOT $150.00 bob
• Transform?
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 22:27:35 -0900 (AKST)
  ...Although it is against my credo to pay someone to rebuild a transaxle for me, I can't afford the downtime while I do...
• Re: Dead VC
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 11:19:29 EST
  >>>>I bought it already rebuilt from German Transaxles of America in Bend, Oregon for $595 plus $300 core charge. It was the best price...
• Re: New England trans builder
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 16:55:50 EST
  ...However, most of my customers have never done business with me either before they needed a gearbox! -Todd Hill VolksWerks Transaxles Olympia, WA