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• No fire #3 hole...The sad truth
  Historical mailing list - Ron Hill
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 08:45:56 -0600
  ...As it will probably take me a week or more (damn those torque converter bolts are tough to get too....is there a secret...
• Re: Clicking sounds
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 10:31:44 -0500
  ...1) sticking lifter - possible 2) torque converter or drive plate - Its possible that the drive plate has come loose. I can't remember what...
• Re: Vanagon Buyers Check List?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 16:03:54 -0400
  ...Check for fluid leaks at torque converter. ____ Run a "CarFax" to be sure the Vanagon has never been a salvage. ____ Check Fuel lines, especially...
• Re: Your advice worked!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 12:58:56 -0700
  ...I bought the set at NAPA by Irwin, for >>only $14.00. >> >>This is for removing the three rounded-off torque >>converter bolts on...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:27:28 -0400
  I've been vaguely following this trend and the one thing nobody mentioned was the possibility of a bad torque converter. Yes, they do...
• Re: 88GL Tranny Swap - from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:11:21 -0700
  ...need to change engine from flywheel to torque converter driveplate. need to swap lower engine mounting studs in block. need to run back up...
• '86 synchro vs. '91 GL Auto, which to buy
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 11:50:43 -0400
  ...GL, Automatic, VW rebuilt engine at 140K, Amaco rebuilt trany and torque converter at 160K (two months ago) with 1 year warranty, no rust...
• Vanagon transmissions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 23:00:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...They are complete with torque converters. I only had ten of the 091/1 series 4-speeds and unfortunately, they're all gone at...
• Re: balky automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 16:48:15 -0800
  ...My torque converter is way sluggish if I don't let it warm up for a minute too. It doesn't like to downshift...
• Re: spare tire compatibility?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:04:06 -0500
  ...For an automatic you get to move into torque converter seal failures due to fluid overheating. If you get a flat or blowout in...
• Re: 91 Carat w/auto tranny - weird shifting
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 27 Jun 2014 22:57:02 -0400
  ...5000 rpm at 30 MPH sounds to me like your torque converter is in serious trouble, or perhaps you have the wrong fluid in...
• Re: Auto trans not upshifting
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:08:53 +0000
  ...Were you the person that had the shafts come out with the torque converter? Could be the seal rings on the turbine shaft are...
• Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Jan 2016 21:44:36 -0500
  ...The main source of heat in an automatic is the torque converter, especially since it is not of a lockup type. The torque converter...
• Re: Stall Speed Question
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:35:57 -0500
  ...1.9l auto > transmission), Dennis Haynes suggested I might check the torque > converter for slippage. > > Using the procedure in Bentleys 37.16, my readings...
• Re: Yes on a GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:20:18 -0700
  ...I have been seeing all this stuff on conversions and leaky torque > converter seals. I have an auto tranny and have had that seal...
• Re: Fw: Golf/ jetta auto trans can be used with vanagon diffs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 23:41:43 -0500
  ...Most transmission heat is developed in the torque converter. The Vanagon converter is self cooled due to the open housing and the air fins...
• Re: Aftermarket cruise control speed sensor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 16:24:39 -0400
  ...This won't work on the AT due to the slip in > the torque converter. I actually have had some success using it, but...
• Re: coolant hose is no longer made
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:03:47 -0800
  ...oil fumes and heat coming off the torque converter eat at that hose. on one van I used the pipe that goes through that...
• Re: Auto Trans Modified Governor Test Report [addendum]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 10:43:26 -0700
  ...When using this, avoid very heavy slow traffic or long slow mountain roads where torque converter slippage produces a lot of heat." Drat. It...
• Re: Larger Audi a/t cooler fits transporter
  Historical mailing list - aka.bugle
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:35:23 -0400
  2nd rebuilt torque converter came Friday evening... and we just took a maiden voyage... Seems great! Trans was completely empty and we filled with...
• FW: HELP! Coins in the laundry and Power Loss???
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Tue, 23 Jul 2002 14:06:59 -0500
  Check your catalytic converter. Rod Woten '87 Westy Des Moines, IA ---------- From: MIME :Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM[SMTP:MIME :Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN...
• Re: Mystery part
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 11:45:19 -0500
  ...The hole is there to access the bolts that hold the plate > (don't know tech name) to the torque converter. I just used...
• Re: Overfilling the oil issues
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 25 May 2011 19:36:22 -0400
  ...you could try > cleaning that area so that you can see better where the leak is coming from. > The seal on the torque converter...
• Re: Tranny shipping
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:47:58 -0400
  ...live.com> wrote: >> >> I separated mine, packed the final drive and torque converter in one box >> and the rest in another. All packed in...
• Re: Foamy auto transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 20:21:04 -0400
  ...These will explain both the fluid pumping up from the dipstick tube and being forced past the torque converter seal. Next is the fluid...
• Re: very loud Screeching noise on very cold days - turns heads
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 09:48:03 -0500
  ...Could it be my automatic transmission - possibly the torque converter? Thanks for any and all help you volks can provide. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy...
• 1989 Carat Vanagon For Sale... Southern Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 15:02:18 -0500
  ...tranny with new engine/plus an extra working auto trans new torque converter with seal and other seals on trans... new drive shafts new...
• Re: [Q] Decreasing gear ratio
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 23 Jan 95 9:46:32 PST
  ...chassis # 2x3 2068 548 * These numbers should be increased by 5-10% due to torque converter slip Dave Kautz dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
  Wed, 13 May 2015 08:13:32 -0700
  ...The only connection from the > engine to the transmission is the fluid coupling of the torque converter. > When placed in any gear the engine...
• Re: TDI engines availability & smog sympathies
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 17:59:29 -0800
  ...With a TDI you will have more power (especially more torque) at less cost per km. If you intend to keep your car for...
• Re: Anyone have experience with the F.A.S./GTA Auto trans cooler?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:26:33 -0500
  Part of my post was that since the torque converter is self-cooled, you can get by with no trans cooler at all for...
• Re: motor mounts
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 08:04:49 -0700
  ...Note that the rod coming through the transaxle from the torque converter will want to come out due to the downward pitch of the...
• Re: auto transmission drain
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:54:21 +0000
  ...nbsp;of it, because the other half is mostly in the torque converter. Look around for a auto shop that uses the flushing method...
• 1989 Carat Vanagon For Sale... Southern Pennsylvania
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 22:00:57 -0500
  ...tranny with new engine/plus an extra working auto trans new torque converter with seal and other seals on trans... new drive shafts new...
• Re: Auto trans kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:10:04 -0500
  ...lists all of the kits, parts, seals, bushings, bearings, clutch plates, torque converters, etc.; Master kit(Includes: overhaul kit, friction clutch plates & standard steel...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:55:51 -0500
  ...I'm glad to hear you've had such good results relying on straight torque for performance, in mission critical moving machine applications I...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 May 2014 16:14:54 -0700
  ...http://www.etoolcart.com/smallmetalpartstrayt-0170-m.aspx > > I would also use this opportunity to drain the torque converter and switch to a synthetic...
• Re: Knocking Rod arm/B. Bobs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 09:33:33 -0500
  ...Right now > it seems to be at the front of engine towards torque converter. We used a > staff to our ears touching the case...
• transmission jacking up tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 23:08:49 -0700
  Thanks to everyone that helped me to repair the torque converter and drive plate on my transmission. Right now, I have the transmission sitting...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:06:49 -0700
  ...Trickiest part is an additional oil pump for the torque converter ( has a small torque converter plus a small conventional clutch operated by vacuum...
• Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 13:29:02 -0600
  ...Torque converter price is well within the norm. Dunno about the hours for the job. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW...
• Re: Tranny oil cooler,(homemade kit?)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:21:26 -0800
  ...You can > feel some breeze there from the spinning torque converter. This gives some > cooling effect even when the van is stationary. > I'm...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:11:09 -0500
  ...There's no locktite used or necessary, just the right washers and properly torqued fasteners (per the manual). As John Muir said in the...
• Re: 1991 westy - altitude sickness?
  Historical mailing list - KevinPGilleran
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 07:24:44 -0800
  ...Inability to take hills in an automatic can also be a sign of a bad torque converter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 13:55:31 -0800
  I get my rebuilt torque converters from these guys: http://www.pdqparts.com/ Very reasonable prices. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 2 Apr 2016 08:40:06 -0400
  ...Part of any good overhaul includes rebuilding the torque converter. Yes they do go bad and they hold all the fluid contaminants. Rebuilding them...
• Re: can't go forward
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:06:29 -0400
  ...You also want the torque converter rebuilt and seals on the final drive, (differential) done along with checking the final drive gears and bearings...
• Re: Transmission cooler
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:31:43 -0400
  ...Most of the heat in an automatic transmission is developed > in the torque converter. The Vanagon converter is heavily finned and > does an excellent...
• Re: TIICO oxy sensor, torque converter, and misc questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 12:42:06 EDT
  ...Check torques! Bill Jeff wrote: > Bill, Sean, et al, > > I HAD to drill a hole in my trans for the third stud. I have...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 May 2005 12:34:47 -0700
  ...the my own work, but I purchased a rebuilt transmission and torque converter with a 6 month warranty from German Transaxle <www.gtainc.biz...
• Re: It's not moving...UGH!!!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:24:18 -0500
  ...That included a known good used transmission, a new torque converter, total rebuild of the transmission, seals as needed, and all labor. I'm...
• Re: Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - John Tomljenovic
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 09:38:03 -0400
  ...now add "friction enhancers" to the mix >that somehow aid the torque converter into beig more efficient, and >these friction enhancers are not friendly...
• Re: transmission/differential O ring seal
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:16:59 EDT
  ...in the diff and tranny, plus maybe the seal on the torque converter, plus maybe the seals on the output flanges, plus maybe a...
• Re: ok.. driveplate/flexplate question...New flywheel for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 May 2004 20:58:51 -0500
  ...there > for the manual trans? i got a reply that the torque converter will not > seat properly if it is not pulled out.. and...
• Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:26:39 -0500
  ...Driven the fluid in the torque converter will expand. There > are > > two vents on top of the transmission assembly. One is for the ATF...
• Re: Auto tranny cooling
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 09:51:38 -0400
  ...The torque converter fins are doing all the cooling and with no t-stat there will keep the transmission cool, maybe too cool. As...
• Re: Mystery part
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:46:56 -0800
  ...The hole is there to access the bolts that > hold the plate(don't know tech name) to the torque converter. I just used...
• Re: Mystery part
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 11:55:22 -0800
  ...The hole is there to access the bolts that hold the plate > > (don't know tech name) to the torque converter. I just used...
• Re: Transmission Problems - 85 Vanagon Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 19:10:12 -0500
  ...A competent transmission shop should be able to do the whole job for about $1000 including rebuilt torque converter and replacing the final drive...
• Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:30:27 -0700
  ...The automatics really suffer do to the lack of a lock up > torque converter. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...