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• Re: Good auto transmission mechanic/parts?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:34:16 -0500
  A slipping transmission can be a dirty valve body. Try seafoam trans tune from Advance Auto Parts.This is not a seal a conditioner...
• WTB Manual Transmission for 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - wognacious
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:17:59 -0700
  Does anybody in the SF bay area have a transmission that would work in an 85 Westy? I noticed that in the Bentley there...
• core engines and transmissions available (needs rebuild), crushing 80 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:17:36 EDT
  anyone need some rebuildable engine and transmissions let me know.. have both aircooled and waterboxer.. im taking a 80 westy to the crusher this...
• Re: Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:55:22 -0700
  ...the PO or me, bent it. > > The guide pin on the older style DK transmission is supposed to be > straight right? > > Much thanks, > > Neil. >
• 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
  ...My options are: >>> >>> - Get the old transmission fixed/rebuilt >>> - Get a working used transmission and replace the old one with it >>> - Get a non...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
  Wed, 13 May 2015 09:46:43 -0700
  ...Transmission issue >> >> I have a 1987 Wolfsburg Carat tin top >> With auto transmission problems. >> In the morning when cold, >> I start the van in...
• Have you had a transmission leak in the back ?
  Historical mailing list - Peter
  Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:48:21 -0600
  Have any of you Syncro owners had a transmission leak in the back, right where the the clutch housing (the very end of the...
• Re: Filling the transmission
  Historical mailing list - Westy Clarke
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 10:48:34 -0700
  To fill the transmission you need to use a suction pump/device. Draw the fluid out of the bottle into the suction device and...
• Re: automatic transmission leak problems on our 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 13:40:25 -0600
  ...It seems to only leak when the engine is cold and doesn't seem to use transmission fluid as long as the engine is...
• Re: Transmission Guide Pin: Should be Straight?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:28:48 -0800
  ...On 3/21/10, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > Yeah, the vagcat.com transmission linkage illustration shows it to be > straight. > > http://www...
• Re: WTB: Transmission (good or bad) that fits in an '87 Vanagon 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Wed, 7 Dec 2011 10:55:55 -0800
  ...My options are: >>> >>> - Get the old transmission fixed/rebuilt >>> - Get a working used transmission and replace the old one with it >>> - Get a non...
• Re: part needed: diesel tranny
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 02:47:57 -0700
  ...the air cooled transmission can > satisfactorily > be used as a direct replacement for the original diesel transmission. > some in the debate even say it...
• Re: Engine Conversion Transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:14:31 -0800
  ...Engine Conversion Transmissions In a message dated 1/14/03 12:54:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, jeff@TSSGI.COM writes: << I'm not...
• Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:42:40 -0500
  ...If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify the sender and destroy the original transmission, attachments, and destroy any hard copies.
• Re: difficulty shifting
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 5 Oct 2017 18:47:21 +0000
  ...By 1991 or so I was > doing Vanagon transmissions and automatics a few years later. I do far more > transmissions than engine replacements. > > 1st...
• Re: part needed: diesel tranny
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 05:19:56 -0400
  the exchange in the archives is not about using the air cooled transmission for engine swaps or upgrades, although that does exist. it is...
• Re: Automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 14:25:56 EST
  ...Getting your automatic portion of the transmission rebuilt is around $700 so rebuilds aren't that much more than manual transmissions either (unless you...
• Re: Transmission or engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:17:58 -0700
  ...If you have transmission lifter, I think it is easier to remove the tranny. Talking about working under the car without a car hoist...
• Re: Auto transmission valve body
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:47:10 -0400
  ...approximate cost of a valve body for an 91 Vanagon > automatic transmission? > > > > Thanks, Bob C > -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:06:26 -0700
  On 8/26/2009 11:33 AM Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > Notice to All Who Drive an Automatic Transmission Vanagon : > > The shift lever ... The...
• Looking for an automatic transmission in the DC area
  Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:41:55 -0500
  Group Have a friend with a 84 Westy that the transmission has died. Any one in the group in the DC area know where...
• Syncro transmission wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 18:04:51 -0800
  Anyone have either a good syncro transmission, with diff. lock, or a rebuildable core? Spring is coming and I need to either pull ours...
• FS: vanagon transmissions, automatic or manual (have wbx and aircooled)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 11:55:54 EDT
  ...4 spd manual transmission from aircooled vanagon. ran great, no whines, low miles. $395 also have a automatic trans from a low mileage '89...
• automatic transmission problem
  Historical mailing list - HS
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 09:56:57 -0700
  I have a problem with my vanagon automatic transmission. when i start the van and put it in reverse, I have to really rev...
• Insulation above transmission
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:59:25 -0400
  Since I have my engine out for the DJ-code WBX transplant I've taken a good look at the insulation above the transmission...
• Chatters
  Historical mailing list - Chase Davenport
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:52:41 -0700
  ...removing failed 2.1 waterboxer engine with transmission attached separating transmission from failed engine swapping clutch et al (year old) to rebuilt engine from...
• Re: Shipping a transmission cross country - looking for ideas
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 10:21:27 -0700
  ...Shipping a transmission cross country - looking for ideas > > Any suggestions on the best way to package a transmission for shipping it by UPS > cross...
• Re: can't go forward
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:06:29 -0400
  ...can't go forward > I have reverse gear (automatic transmission), but no forward gears. There's a small transmission leak when the engine is...
• Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 23:59:25 -0400
  ...It seems like a previous owner shifted the front end of the > >> transmission to the left by an inch (maybe the original bolt holes...
• Solved: Any tips on the last inch transmission mounting?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 May 2011 16:25:24 -0400
  >Putting Sally's "new" transmission on and haven't been able to get >the input shaft to enter its pilot hole. Clutch pilot tool...
• synchro tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Wed, 7 May 1997 21:56:30 -0700
  a local acquaintance (w/o email access) has a Synchro within which the transmission just siezed up. Place in Oregon (Euro-American Transmissions?) sent...
• 90 Automatic Trans Problems
  Historical mailing list - Tony Perkins
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 22:05:07 EST
  ...Does anybody else have automatic transmission problems? I had the transmission rebuilt at 99,000 miles. Then I had the differential rebuilt at 100...
• Re: tranny mount responsibility?
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Tue, 25 May 1999 20:42:08 -0500
  >Well, I'm an air-cooled guy and may be wrong here, but that sounds just >like the front transmission mounting bolt the manuals...
• Re: Aircooled vs. WBX manual transmission
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:30:16 -0700
  ...Is this true, or is it merely difficult? Are any of the > internals interchangeable? > > Craig has an aircooled transmission at a crazy good price...
• transmission/differential O ring seal
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:19:31 -0800
  Just got word from my mechanic that the seal between the transmission and the differential is leaking. I'm told this is a $600...
• Re: Installed new clutch, "used-in-good-condition,recently-rebuilt transmission, and, now, "no start."
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 09:39:24 -0700
  ...The selector arm at the case is "wobbly," a technical term, and it is loose, unlike the arm on the transmission I uninstalled, since...
• Re: Automatic transmission repair guide
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Sat, 17 May 2003 16:38:25 -0400
  ...Please note that the vanagon > > transmission is a two piece unit: the transmission part and the final > > drive > > part. This guide only covers the...
• Re: Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or 4th
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:05:18 -0700
  ...Repair Shops in Georgia/SC - Transmission: No shifting into 3rd or 4th I have a 1989 Vanagon (Westy) GL, 4 speed manual transmission. Recently...
• Re: transmission woes
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 16:36:25 -0400
  ...I'm afraid the > manual transmission on my 89 Wolfsburg may be on its way out. > > Though it comes and goes, it's getting...
• Syncro's Transmission....
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 10:27:57 -0700
  Hi Folks, I have a quick question about VW Syncros and their transmissions. Can Syncros come with an Automatic transmission? Personally, I have never...
• Leaking automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 10:22:54 -0500
  ...However when the transmission is very hot, a massive ATF leak occurs in the torque housing, leaking down on the forward crossover exhaust pipe...
• Re: 5 speed transmission for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:15:07 +1000
  ...5 speed transmission for Vanagon > >Hello Terry, > >Saturday, September 01, 2001, 11:18:28 PM, you wrote: > >TT> Hi everybody, > >TT> Has anyone tried...
• Re: Rebuilding a Syncro Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Kinesis Conceptos Audiovisuales
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:01:33 -0700
  ...John Rodgers wrote: > I dunno about syncro transmissions, but for those with the standard > manual transmission Daryl has a Posi-Traction kit he can...
• Re: Sad transmission news
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:02:27 -0400
  ...Sad transmission news > > Hi Eric, > > Sorry to hear about your transmission problems. My '87 also has an auto trans and when I purchased the...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 27 May 2005 12:34:47 -0700
  ...Note that he doesn't work on transmissions himself, but rather > removes it from the vehicle and then sends it out to a specialist...
• Re: Transmission issue
  Historical mailing list - Arlene Sondergaard
  Wed, 13 May 2015 09:43:15 -0700
  ...Transmission issue >> > >> > I have a 1987 Wolfsburg Carat tin top >> > With auto transmission problems. >> > In the morning when cold, >> > I start the van in...
• Re: Can I put an air-cooled engine in a water cooled 91?
  Historical mailing list - Standley, Craig
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 11:34:36 -0800
  ...I own a 1990 Vanagon (syncro) > Camper > > >> and I am in need of someone to work on my transmission. > > >> > > >> The local VW dealership wants...
• re: Argh! My transmission went kaput!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 95 13:09:40 PST
  Hopefully this is the last status report on the big transmission repair I stared about a month ago. It's in and running! This...
• Re: Hmm. It won't budge
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sat, 15 Mar 2014 18:47:28 -0700
  Yes, it's a different transmission. I will loosen the bolts and nut to see if it moves, tomorrow. And yes, I did clean...
• Standard Transmission oil change - Redline MT-90 vs. Royal Purple
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:42:03 -0600
  Hi, I want to change the fluid in my 4 speed transmission. Before I did the last change, I had bought Redline MT-90...
• Re: Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:55:55 -0500
  ...Where can I buy Redline synthetic manual transmission fluid Depends on where yur at :-)Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On...
• Re: 1986 westy syncro transmission woes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:27 -0500
  ...These broken parts will wipe out rest of transmission making it unrepairable. If interested, I can rebuild this transmission for you. I live on...
• Transmission job?
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 09:26:29 -0800
  ...It's been suggested that this is a major transmission job (main shaft?), and numbers like $1700 for everything (new clutch, blah blah) are...
• WTB: DK manual transmission from air-cooled vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 03:23:57 -0400
  I'm in the Bay area, looking for DK code air-cooled vanagon transmission. It needs to be in working condition, because I will...
• Manual transmission repair shop in NE?
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:57:05 -0400
  I am looking for recommendations for a good Transmission repair shop in the Boston area. I would like to avoid the expense and additional...
• Anyone have a cheap auto tranny for a 90 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - S. Hajasz
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 16:17:53 -0700
  ...PO burt up the tranny, I don't need the final drive or the torque converter just the auto transmission itself. Any suggestions would...
• Transmission job in San Diego
  Historical mailing list - Neil Wigley
  Sun, 31 Jan 1999 15:12:01 -0800
  Hi all, Well it's time to bite the bullet and have that transmission redone. Can the San Diegans on the list suggest a...
• 84 manual transmission - resolved - AA transaxle
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 25 Dec 2003 07:59:17 -0600
  ...I got the rebuilt transmission from AA and it's great. Great service. Emails and phone calls answered. Daryl did everything he said.
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Apr 1999
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 06:58:56 PDT
  I just replaced my transmission. You will need to do the exact opposite of what you did to remove the used tranny. I don...
• Transmission whinning - whirring
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 22:59:34 -0300
  ...About 3000 kms later, I could hear the transmission whirring or whinning and that has been getting a louder over the last 1200 kms...