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• Re: Automatic Transmission alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 18:06:14 EST
  In a message dated 2/6/01 5:25:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, info@NBT.BC.CA writes: << so, will the 5 cyl...
• 84 Parting
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Sun, 4 Aug 2002 14:20:38 -0400
  ...wiper motor assembly power brake booster and recover automatic shifter and all parts up to transmission more to come if no reply see it...
• Auto trans. mtc
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 07:16:02 -0400
  Sorry I deleted the post to the gentleman who had lost reverse on his automatic transmission. Can the poster please resubmit his possible solution...
• Does any one have a summary price list of common parts?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 15:24:05 -0600
  ...Vanagon automatic transmission starter - used $x.00 New from Dealer $395.00 Refurbished $150.00
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 May 2011 17:20:01 -0700
  ...Squirrel, aren't you driving an automatic transmission?
• Tranny Pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Dempster
  Mon, 3 Nov 2008 21:29:36 -0800
  Completely rebuilt the automatic trans in my 90 Westy, but couldn't find a rebuilt transmission pump. Now (2 months later) I must pull...
• Re: Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 16:14:03 -0700
  ...a vanagon with a standard transmission and I'm questioning if this engine will work with my automatic transmission and if so will there...
• Comment on 2.1 WBx vs. 2.2 Sub vs. Tiico (was The problem with TIICO)
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 11:09:09 EST
  ...Plenty of power, good gas mileage, 20-22 mpg, and the transmission designed to go with the engine. An automatic, so all that is...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:37:28 -0400
  ...26/2009, Marc Perdue wrote... >> >>> So, who the heck designs an automatic transmission that, when the >>> pedal is to the floor, kicks down to...
• swap auto tranny for manual? possible?
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Fri, 6 Nov 1998 14:28:52 -0800
  I've got a 1980 Westy with an automatic transmission. I love the bus but would really rather have a stick shift. Would it...
• Re: 82 transmission advice please
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 21:06:11 -0500
  ...I currently have a 1990 with 170,000 miles on an automatic. For preventative maintenance, I just had the tranny serviced (new screen and...
• Re: automatic shift point adjustment was Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 10 May 2011 08:51:45 -0700
  ...I had German Transaxle to this mod (shaving the Governor weights) to an Automatic transmission they rebuilt for a Westy with a Bostig/Zetec...
• Re: Automatic to manual conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 10:45:36 -0400
  ...One automatic, one 4 speed. Since I first started driving in the 50s, I've been a strong advocate of manual transmissions .... that is...
• Field of (air-cooled) dreams
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:05:45 -0400
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1201990 1981 Westy, automatic, "very are air-cooled", no mention whether the automatic transmission is...
• =?utf-8?Q?Automatic=20Transmission=20Fluid=20Change?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?C=20Snyder=20?=
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:15:11 -0500
  I checked the transmission today on my 1987 2-WD van today and noticed the fluid has turned from a red color to a...
• Re: towing concerns...
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 08:30:53 -0500
  ...The automatic transmission versions require removal of the driveshafts if towing faster than 30 mph and/or greater than 30 miles. Sincerely, John Y...
• Re: Changing the Transmission fluid..? 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:44:30 -0500
  I assume you have an automatic. You drain it by loosening the filler tube. Sometimes that big nut is very hard to turn. You...
• Re: Automatic transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 21:49:15 +0000
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• FS. 2003 Multivan $32,000 in Tuscaloosa, AL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 22:58:32 -0500
  ...well, anyway, if you're interested, it's silver with grey interior and has the vr6 engine, fog lights, and automatic transmission and 4...
• Re: FS: Sweet '89 vanagon carat on Vortex - $1900!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:59:44 EST
  ...I just wish Carats were automaics. :( Some of them had automatic transmissions. Me thinks that's what you meant. BenT
• Re: Example of Glossy Painted Vanagon Fiberglass Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:17:13 -0400
  >>http://auto-auctions.ebizautos.com/detail.aspx?iid=922399 << >>...POWERED BY A TREMENDOUS 2.1L 4 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT IS...
• Re: Accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:19:06 -0400
  The accelerator cables for the automatics and manual transmissions are drastically different. The manual cable goes directly to the throttle. The automatic cable goes...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Thu, 11 Sep 2003 15:04:27 -0500
  ...I don't think anyone could argue that any manual transmission offers more control than an automatic when driving - under all conditions. In my...
• Re: Automatic Rebuilder
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:43:57 -0500
  Any competent local shop should be able to handle this transmission. It is a very simple unit. Dennis, From my phone. -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: tranny conversion - manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:24:49 -0500
  ...automatic transmission that I really enjoyed. So I'm thinking >about pulling the manual tranny out of Billy Bones and putting an automatic in...
• Re: Syncro Automatic??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:51:41 EST
  ...chris '84 wolfsburg sunroof AUTOMATIC '85 Doka AUTOMATIC and many others ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's...
• Re: eurovan transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 22:35:11 EDT
  ...COM writes: > i'm looking for a transmission for a 93 eurovan. i assume you mean automatic.. as there was a 5speed offered that...
• Replace trans oil cooler? 90 Vanagon automatic
  Historical mailing list - Deanna Scoggin Torra
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 12:55:05 -0600
  Should I heed the warnings out there, and have the transmission oil cooler replaced before it breaks and causes mayhem? The ORIGINAL battery on...
• Re: Oily puddle under my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 12:02:43 -0500
  ...A leak in the automatic transmission >perhaps? I have no idea what transmission fluid looks like. > >I haven't attempted to start it, and...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:34:43 -0700
  ...infact, i have two sets of automatic > transmission > drive axles i'll sell cheeper than you could believe!), would i be able to > successfully...
• Re: Transaxle R&R
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 19:50:31 -0800
  ...Transaxle R&R > > Hey Brian, > > I think he was wondering if it is automatic or manual. On an auto, you > can remove the transmission...
• Re: auto tranny rebuild kit?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 13:48:03 -0400
  We sell a Automatic Transmission rebuild kit for the Vanagon. Here is the part number you can use to order through our webstore 010398007KIT...
• Re: Is there a difference in the 2.1 engine for auto trans vs standard transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 20:19:33 -0700
  ...a vanagon with a standard transmission and I'm questioning if this engine will work with my automatic transmission and if so will there...
• Re: automatic transmission rebuild - can I do-it-myself?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 13:38:01 -0800
  ...there are 'rebuild kits' for automatic transmissions, sold online. do a search. I'm not sure there are rebuild kits for vanagon transaxles .......but...
• Engine conversion: use auto transmission engine? (VW I4 2.0 or 1.8)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:06:45 -0700
  ...Can I use an engine from a donor car (Jetta/Golf) with an automatic transmission? Pretty sure I can, but just making sure. Thanks...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 10 May 2011 11:44:20 -0700
  ...Squirrel, aren't you driving an automatic transmission?
• 87 Vanagon for Sale
  Historical mailing list - William W. Barker
  Tue, 11 Jul 2000 17:14:59 -0400
  ...Air Conditioning, Cassette Player, Automatic Transmission, removable bench seat. Surprisingly good acceleration for an automatic. Contact: Wil Barker 732-699-2897 day 732-937...
• FS 1987 automatic $2450/obo near Tampa, FL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 13:32:25 -0600
  ...Air Conditioning Automatic Transmission Description 1987 VW Vanagon GL, 2.1 liter fuel injected/water-cooled, Auto-trans, Air cond, Alloy wheels, Power mirrors...
• FS 1987 automatic GL $1975/obo in Daytona, FL
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 13:26:33 -0600
  ...Air Conditioning Cruise Control Automatic Transmission Description Many extras looks and runs well can deliver major credit cards accepted Seller Info Member Name: DENNIS3229777...
• pushrod from auto. trans to throttle
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:17:35 -0500
  Again, all of this refers to '84 Vanagon, 1.9L engine, automatic transmission. Running out of options so looking for the less obvious. When...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 9 May 2011 20:32:10 -0400
  ...Squirrel, aren't you driving an automatic transmission? >
• 1.9L auto tranny--is free one still available in Atlanta?
  Historical mailing list - Philip Jones
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 09:44:24 EST
  Someone in Atlanta recently had a used automatic transmission from a 1.9 L they were trying to find a good home for. If...
• Flat Towing Vanagon Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Mon, 13 May 2002 00:41:16 -0400
  ...Your transmission won't even know it's being towed and you'll have the opportunity to service/swap you CV's. -- -- Dale Ward...
• Which Syncro Tranny is better?
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 17:00:05 -0400
  Is the automatic or manual Syncro transmission better for off-roading and towing?? Thanks, Tracey E - looking for a Syncro to play in the...
• automatic transmissions
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 12 Jan 2004 23:04:10 -0800
  what's the longest one of these has lasted? and the second longest? And is there anyway to rebuild these so that they might...
• Re: transmission problem?
  Historical mailing list - Durby Suniga
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 09:46:56 -0800
  Oh, it's an automatic and not manual transmission. I forgot to mention that. -----Original Message----- From: Durby Suniga Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001...
• Re: Syncro Automatic??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 14:16:52 -0800
  ...syncro with an > automatic transmission .He even said that there was a OEM stripe on the > side saying syncro automatic. I have never heard...
• Re: Accelerator sticks
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 17:13:05 -0700
  ...91 Wbx (3610mm) 251 721 555 C 82-85 Diesel (3945mm) Automatic Transmission: 251 723 555 80-83.5 Air Cooled (Unk Length) 251...
• Transmission gross vehicle weight capacity
  Historical mailing list - Moritz, Thomas W NWW
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 13:16:26 -0700
  ...My question for the list is, can I tow this amount of weight with our 1990 Westie with an automatic transmission? Initially it would...
• Transmission woes
  Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 19:48:50 -0500
  ...For a few months now, the automatic transmission has been acting a bit wierd: sticking, not shifting properly , etc. but once it gets past...
• Re: JiffyLube, extras
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 12:41:10 -0700
  ...Flushing and re-filling the Automatic Transmission Fluid. They > wanted $89.99 for this. A guy I knew who ran a transmission shop did...
• Re: Transmission Fluid Leak
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 11:51:03 -0500
  It's not clutch fluid, it's an automatic. If it were a crankshaft seal leak, what fluid would be leaking and why does...
• Re: (Conversion-OrientedVC) Subaru 2.2l 4-cyl turned 260K this afternoon while coming home from Atlantic City
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:21:05 -0400
  >> So I guess it's safe to assume Subaru tranny's (manual and automatic) generally don't last as long as their engines? << When...
• Re: auto -> manual?
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 01:17:03 -0500
  ...John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 7-passenger -- automatic transmission ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Barrett" <dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1316
  Historical mailing list - Victor Wong
  Sat, 05 Apr 1997 12:01:48 +0000
  ...Let's hear from some automatic owners. As far as I know, the Volkswagen Transporter automatic transmission hasn't changed much since it was...
• Re: Automatic Transmission external cooler
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Wed, 20 May 2009 09:24:41 -0700
  ...Automatic Transmission external cooler I want to know what my options are for extra cooling of my auto trans (1984 vanagon full Westy). I...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Mystery Solved
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:07:45 EDT
  ...bushing and the reverse ring gear hub on my freshly rebuilt automatic transmission. It seems that whoever rebuilt it at German Transaxle had an...
• For sale: vanagon Engines and transmissions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 10:59:51 EST
  ...1.9L wbx vanagon motor fits 85-'85 vanagon aircooled 2.0L vanagon motor automatic tranny fits 83-'91 vanagon 4spd tranny fits 80...
• 88 Vanagon Automatic Transmission idling problems
  Historical mailing list - Robert and Sharon Mendon�a
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 11:02:12 -0800
  Starts up, but won't stay running. If throttled and engaged, it will go, but when you stop it dies on you. Have tried...
• Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Russ
  Sat, 19 Apr 2003 12:09:23 -0400
  How many vents are there,I have found one on the top near the engine side. Could there be any more. There was a...